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acquire
'acquire' - used as a verb
1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
They acquired a new pet
2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
3. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
4. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
5. win something through one's efforts
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
6. gain knowledge or skills
Children acquire language at an amazing rate
7. gain through experience
I acquired a strong aversion to television

derived forms
1. Acquire / Past
acquired
2. Acquire / Third Person
acquires
3. Acquire / Present Participle
acquiring
Variations of 'acquire'
 
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