acquire

/ə'kwaiə/
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acquire

She acquired a new skill by learning to play the violin.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To gain or obtain something: To come into possession of something, whether concrete (an object) or abstract (a skill, knowledge, or trait).
    • To develop or come to have: To begin to possess a characteristic, feature, or quality over time, often through experience or natural process.
Usage and Examples
  • To gain possession or obtain:
    • She managed to acquire a rare first edition of the book.
    • The company plans to acquire several smaller competitors this year.
  • To gain knowledge or skill:
    • It takes years to acquire fluency in a foreign language.
    • He acquired a deep understanding of the subject through diligent study.
  • To develop a characteristic:
    • He acquired a taste for classical music after attending several concerts.
    • The patient acquired a rash after starting the new medication.
Advanced Usage
  • "to acquire oneself of" (archaic/formal): To discharge or free oneself from an obligation or duty.
    • He sought to acquire himself of the debt.
  • In legal/business contexts: Often used to describe the act of buying or gaining control of an asset or company.
    • The merger allowed the firm to acquire significant market share.
Variants and Related Words
  • Acquisition (n): The act of acquiring or something that is acquired.
    • The museum's latest acquisition is a priceless painting.
  • Acquired (adj): Gained through effort or experience, not innate.
    • An acquired immunity to the disease.
  • Acquirer (n): A person or entity that acquires something.
    • The acquirer of the property remained anonymous.
Synonyms
  • Obtain: To get or secure something.
  • Gain: To obtain something desired, especially over time.
  • Attain: To achieve or reach a goal through effort.
  • Procure: To obtain something, especially with care or effort.
Phrasal Verbs / Common Constructions
  • Acquire from: To obtain something from a specific source.
    • I acquired this habit from my grandmother.
  • Acquire through: To gain something as a result of a specific means or process.
    • She acquired her wealth through wise investments.
Related Idioms
  • An acquired taste: Something one learns to like over time after initially not enjoying it.
    • Olives are an acquired taste for many people.
acquire

She acquired a new skill by learning to play the violin.

Verb
  1. 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
  2. gain knowledge or skills
    • She learned dancing from her sister
    • I learned Sanskrit
    • Children acquire language at an amazing rate
  3. win something through one's efforts
    • I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
    • Gain an understanding of international finance
  4. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

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