acquire
Translation
to acquire, to get, to obtain, to buy
Examples
He acquired a new skill.
He acquired a new skill.
The company acquired its main rival.
The company acquired its main rival.
She has acquired a taste for olives.
She has acquired a taste for olives.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to get or buy (sth.) The museum acquired a new painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: get, obtain, gain, procure; Antonyms: lose, forfeit
Etymology
From Latin 'acquirere', from 'ad-' (to) + 'quaerere' (to seek). To seek for something and get it.
Memory Tips
Think of going on a 'quest' to 'acquire' something. The 'quire' part sounds like 'query' or 'quest'.