acquired

verb
UK: /əˈkwaɪəd/
US: /əˈkwaɪərd/

  1. To gain something by your own efforts or actions.

    1. He acquired a new car last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. She acquired a good knowledge of English after living in London. [ ] [ ]

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

    1. I acquired a taste for coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baby acquired the ability to walk at a surprisingly early age. [ ] [ ]

  3. To obtain legal ownership or control of something, such as a company.

    1. My friend acquired a new apartment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company acquired a smaller business to expand its market share. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

developed learned
acquired adjective

  1. Gained or developed through experience or effort; not naturally occurring.

    1. She has acquired skills. [ ] [ ]
    2. His acquired knowledge helped him succeed in the field of engineering. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acquired" in English means: To gain something by your own efforts or actions., To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality., To obtain legal ownership or control of something, such as a company..

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

Synonyms for "acquired": developed, learned.

Example usage of "acquired": "He acquired a new car last year.". More examples on the page.