ACQUIRE

/əˈkwaɪə/ ► audio Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: A1C3Q10U1I1R1E1 = 18

Definition

  1. verb come into the possession of something concrete or abstract. — synonyms: get
  2. verb take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect. — synonyms: assume, adopt, take_on, take
  3. verb come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes). — synonyms: grow, develop, produce, get
  4. verb locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar.
  5. verb win something through one's efforts. — synonyms: win, gain
  6. verb gain knowledge or skills. — synonyms: learn, larn
  7. verb gain through experience. — synonyms: develop, evolve

Examples

  • “She got a lot of paintings from her uncle”
  • “They acquired a new pet”
  • “Get your results the next day”

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