acquire

adquirir, obtener

Conseguir algo, a menudo comprándolo, aprendiéndolo o trabajando para obtenerlo.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Cómo se usa: acquire something from someone/something (He acquired the land from his uncle.)

Sinónimos: get, gain, obtain

Antónimos: lose

Expresiones frecuentes: acquire something, acquire new skills, acquire a company, acquire knowledge