Acquire meaning

What does “acquire” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“acquire” is a verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.

acquire

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
“She got a lot of paintings from her uncle”
“They acquired a new pet”
Synonymsget
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“His voice took on a sad tone”
“The story took a new turn”
Synonymsassume adopt take on take
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
“He grew a beard”
“The patient developed abdominal pains”
Synonymsgrow develop produce get
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
win something through one's efforts
“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
“Gain an understanding of international finance”
Synonymswin gain
gain knowledge or skills
“She learned dancing from her sister”
“I learned Sanskrit”
Synonymslearn larn
gain through experience
“I acquired a strong aversion to television”
“Children must develop a sense of right and wrong”
Synonymsdevelop evolve

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University