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📦acquire

verb
/əˈkwaɪər/
acquiescent acquirement
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Meaning

to obtain or gain possession of something
to gain or obtain something; to learn or develop a skill

Example Sentences

She managed to acquire a rare painting at the auction.

He acquired new skills through practice.

He acquired new skills through practice.

Example Expressions

acquire knowledge

Synonyms

obtain, gain, receive, procure, secure, get, learn, develop, purchase
Entry 1
obtain, gain, receive, procure, secure
Entry 2
gain, obtain, get, learn, develop
Entry 3
obtain, gain, get, purchase

Antonyms

lose, forfeit, give up, abandon, surrender
Entry 1
lose, forfeit, give up
Entry 2
lose, give up, abandon
Entry 3
lose, give up, surrender, forfeit

Collocations

acquire skills, acquire knowledge, acquire property, acquire habit, acquire experience, acquire skill, newly acquire
Entry 1
acquire skills, acquire knowledge, acquire property, acquire habit
Entry 2
acquire skills, acquire knowledge, acquire property, acquire experience
Entry 3
acquire skill, acquire knowledge, acquire property, newly acquire

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