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acquire

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈkwaɪr/ · UK /əˈkwaɪə/

Forms: acquires, acquiring, acquired

acquire means: To get something, often by buying it, learning it, or working for it.

verb

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To get something, often by buying it, learning it, or working for it.

  • The company acquired a small factory.
  • She acquired useful skills during her training.
  • How did you acquire that painting?

How to use it: acquire something from someone/something (He acquired the land from his uncle.)

Similar words: get, gain, obtain

Opposites: lose

Common phrases: acquire something, acquire new skills, acquire a company, acquire knowledge

Questions about acquire

What does acquire mean?

To get something, often by buying it, learning it, or working for it.

What is acquire in other languages?

Türkçe: edinmek · Español: adquirir · Français: acquérir · Deutsch: erwerben · Italiano: acquisire · 日本語: 得る

How do you pronounce acquire?

In American English /əˈkwaɪr/; in British English /əˈkwaɪə/.

How do you use acquire in a sentence?

The company acquired a small factory. She acquired useful skills during her training.

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