acquired

Meanings

• verb (transitive or intransitive)

  obtained or gained through one's efforts, experiences, or interactions

  - "He acquired a new skill through practice."
  - "The company acquired a larger market share."
  - "She acquired a taste for fine wine."
  - "The museum acquired a new painting."

• verb (transitive)

  obtained or gained as a possession

  - "He acquired a valuable antique."
  - "The thief acquired stolen goods."
  - "She acquired a new car."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈkwaɪɹd/
   
   
   
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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 acquired
desired , tired , hired , expired , tired , wired , wired , tired

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Variants

List of all variants of acquired that leads to same result
acquired , acquire , acquires , acquiring , acquired brain injuries , acquired brain injury , acquired immune deficiency syndrome , acquired immune deficiency syndromes , acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , acquired immunodeficiency syndromes , acquired taste , acquired tastes , community-acquired , community-associated

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Etymology

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From Old French 'acquerir', meaning 'to obtain', from 'ac' meaning 'to' and 'quérir' meaning 'to seek'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'acquire' comes from the Latin word 'acquirere', which means 'to buy' or 'to get'.

2. The process of acquiring a new skill or knowledge is often referred to as 'learning'.

3. The term 'acquired taste' refers to a taste that is developed over time and is not initially pleasant.

4. The process of acquiring a new language is called 'second language acquisition'.

5. The term 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome' (AIDS) is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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Related Concepts

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1. learning: The process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, or experiences.

2. education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, typically at a school or university.

3. experience: The process of undergoing or living through something, typically in order to learn from it.

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Culture

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In literature, 'acquired' is often used to describe the process of gaining new knowledge, skills, 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 fans or listeners.

How to Memorize "acquired"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself gaining or obtaining something new.
   - Visualize the feeling of accomplishment when you acquire something.
   - Visualize the steps involved in acquiring a new skill or knowledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acquire' with the idea of gaining or obtaining something new.
   - Associate the word 'acquire' with the feeling of accomplishment.
   - Associate the word 'acquire' with the process of learning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Cat Quietly Acquires Cats' to remember the meaning of 'acquire'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Acquire New Knowledge Every Day' to remember to learn something new each day.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Acquired Knowledge Is Power' to remember the value of knowledge.

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