acquire

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈkwaɪər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈkwaɪr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə kwīər)

Inflections of 'acquire' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
acquires
v 3rd person singular
acquiring
v pres p
acquired
v past
acquired
v past p

acquire
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Sense: Verb: obtain
Synonyms:
obtain, procure, get hold of, garner, secure Collocations, lay your hands on (informal), get your hands on (informal), pocket Collocations (slang), score Collocations (slang), bring in
Sense: Verb: receive
Synonyms:
receive Collocations, get Collocations, gain Collocations, come into, earn Collocations, win Collocations
Sense: Verb: develop an ability, etc.
Synonyms:
develop Collocations, cultivate, form Collocations, attain Collocations, pick up


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