acquire

verb
UK: /əˈkwaɪər/
US: /əˈkwaɪər/

  1. To get or obtain something.

    1. I acquire new skills at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to acquire new office space in the city center. [ ] [ ]

  2. To learn or develop a skill, habit, or quality.

    1. She acquire a love for books. [ ] [ ]
    2. He managed to acquire a basic knowledge of German before his trip. [ ] [ ]

  3. To come to have something, often gradually.

    1. I acquire a tan in summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Over time, the museum hopes to acquire more significant artifacts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gain procure earn attain get develop secure learn obtain

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acquire" in English means: To get or obtain something., To learn or develop a skill, habit, or quality., To come to have something, often gradually..

The phonetic transcription of "acquire" is /əˈkwaɪər/ in British English and /əˈkwaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acquire": gain, procure, earn, attain, get, develop, secure, learn, obtain.

Example usage of "acquire": "I acquire new skills at work.". More examples on the page.