acquire


Definition: Meaning of, acquire in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈkwʌɪə /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
acquire acquired acquired
Present Participle Third Person Singular
acquiring acquires
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  1. formal to obtain something by buying it or being given it
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  2. to get or gain something
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  3. to gain knowledge or learn a skill
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  4. acquire a taste for something to begin to like something
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  5. an acquired taste something that people only begin to like after they have tried it a few times
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