Definition
- acquire :come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
- 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
- acquire :take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
- 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
- acquire :come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
- He grew a beard
- The patient developed abdominal pains
- I got funny spots all over my body
- Well-developed breasts
- acquire :win something through one's efforts
- I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
- Gain an understanding of international finance
- win someone's confidence and friendship
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