Meaning Of The Word Acquire

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What's The Definition Of Acquire?

acquire
verb: If you acquire something, you buy or obtain it for yourself, or someone gives it to you.

acquire in American English
to get or gain by one's own efforts or actions
transitive verb: to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own

acquire in British English
verb: to get or gain (something, such as an object, trait, or ability), esp more or less permanently

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