English dictionary
acquire
verbPronunciation
əˈkwaɪəɹ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
verb
- take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
verb
- gain through experience
verb
- gain knowledge or skills
verb
- come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
verb
- win something through one's efforts
verb
- locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Example sentences
He grew a beard
The patient developed abdominal pains
I got funny spots all over my body
Well-developed breasts
His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
he adopted an air of superiority
She assumed strange manners
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
I acquired a strong aversion to television
Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position
develop a passion for painting
She learned dancing from her sister
I learned Sanskrit
Children acquire language at an amazing rate
She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
They acquired a new pet
Get your results the next day
Get permission to take a few days off from work
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
Gain an understanding of international finance
win someone's confidence and friendship