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1.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
They acquired a new pet
2.
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
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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
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win something through one's efforts
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
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gain knowledge or skills
Children acquire language at an amazing rate
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gain through experience
I acquired a strong aversion to television
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1. Acquire / Past
acquired
2. Acquire / Third Person
acquires
3. Acquire / Present Participle
acquiring
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