acquire (verb) (formal)
Verb Forms
acquire
acquires
acquired
acquiring
1
acquire something
to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour
She has acquired a good knowledge of English.
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills?
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty.
I have recently acquired a taste for olives.
2
acquire something
to obtain something by buying or being given it
The company has just acquired new premises.
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos?
I've suddenly acquired a stepbrother.
Extra examples
I've suddenly acquired a stepbrother.
When you have acquired a basic range of computing skills, you will be ready to start the job.
to acquire a love of/taste for something
to acquire a reputation/bad name/criminal record/tan/look/appearance
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