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acquire
verb
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
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əˈkwaɪəɹ
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verb
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
“He grew a beard”
verb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“His voice took on a sad tone”
verb
gain through experience
“I acquired a strong aversion to television”
verb
gain knowledge or skills
“She learned dancing from her sister”
verb
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
“She got a lot of paintings from her uncle”
verb
win something through one's efforts
“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
verb
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
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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
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