acquire
🇺🇸
/əˈkwaɪər/
🇬🇧
/əˈkwaɪə(r)/
verb
B2
to get something by working for it or learning it
She worked hard to acquire new skills for her job.
B2
to get something by buying it or receiving it
He plans to acquire a new car next month.
translation
to get something by working for it or learning it; to get something by buying it or receiving it
Word Forms
3rd Present
acquires
Past
acquired
Perfect
acquired
Progressive
acquiring