acquire acquire /əˈkwaɪr/

verb

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