acquire

Meanings

• Verb

  Obtain or gain something, usually possession of an object or a skill.

  - "He acquired a new car last week."
  - "Through hard work and dedication, she acquired the necessary skills to become a doctor."

• Verb

  To come into the possession of something, often in a legal or official sense.

  - "The company acquired a new subsidiary."
  - "The city acquired a new park through a donation."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈkwaɪəɹ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

abandon , lose

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Synonyms

attain , come by , earn , gain , obtain , procure , secure , win

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acquire
quire , tire , desire , hire

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Variants

List of all variants of acquire that leads to same result
acquire , acquired , acquires , acquiring , acquire a reputation

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Forms

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acquired, acquiring, acquires

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'acquerrir', meaning 'to obtain' or 'to purchase'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'acquire' is related to the word 'acquisition', which means the act of gaining or obtaining something.

2. In the business world, a company's 'acquisition strategy' refers to its approach to buying other companies or businesses.

3. The term 'acquired taste' refers to a food or drink that is initially unpleasant but becomes enjoyable with repeated exposure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obtain: To get or come into possession of something, often through effort or action.

2. Gain: To obtain or earn something, often through hard work or achievement.

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Culture

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In literature, 'acquire' is often used to describe the process of gaining new knowledge or experiences. In art, it can refer to the process of acquiring new pieces for a collection. In music, it can refer to the acquisition of new skills or instruments.

How to Memorize "acquire"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of acquiring something, such as reaching out and taking an object or receiving a diploma.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acquire' with the idea of gaining something new and valuable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Cat Quietly Acquires Rabbits' to remember the spelling of 'acquire'.

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