acquire
//əˈkwaɪər//
Verb
acquireInfinitive
acquirePresent tense
acquiredPast tense
acquiredPast participle
acquiringPresent participle
acquiresThird-person singular
1
To gain possession of something, typically through effort, purchase, or over time
The company acquired new technology to improve production.
2
To learn or develop a skill, habit, or quality
She acquired fluency in Spanish after living in Madrid for two years.
3
To come to have something as a characteristic or attribute
She acquired a British accent after living in London for five years.