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- Definition
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- acquire :come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
- She got a lot of paintings from her uncle|They acquired a new pet|Get your results the next day|Get permission to take a few days off from work
- acquire :take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
- His voice took on a sad tone|The story took a new turn|he adopted an air of superiority|She assumed strange manners|The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
- acquire :come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
- He grew a beard|The patient developed abdominal pains|I got funny spots all over my body|Well-developed breasts
- acquire :win something through one's efforts
- I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese|Gain an understanding of international finance|win someone's confidence and friendship
- acquire :gain knowledge or skills
- She learned dancing from her sister|I learned Sanskrit|Children acquire language at an amazing rate
- acquire :gain through experience
- I acquired a strong aversion to television|Children must develop a sense of right and wrong|Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position|develop a passion for painting
- acquire :locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar