acquire
Translation
to acquire, to get, to obtain, to buy
Examples
She acquired a new skill.
She acquired a new skill.
The company acquired its main rival.
The company acquired its main rival.
He acquired a taste for fine wine.
He acquired a taste for fine wine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to get or buy (sth.) She acquired a new skill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: get, obtain, gain, procure; Antonyms: lose, forfeit
Etymology
From Latin 'acquirere', from 'ad-' (to) + 'quaerere' (to seek). It means 'to seek for and get'.
Memory Tips
Imagine going on a 'quest' to get something. To 'acquire' it is to succeed in your quest.