acquire

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to get or come to own something

   The museum acquired several rare paintings last year.

2. 2
   verb

   to gain a skill or knowledge through effort or experience

   She acquired a good knowledge of French while living in Paris.

3. 3
   verb

   to gradually develop a habit, quality, or feeling

   Over the years he acquired a taste for strong coffee.

From Middle English acqueren, from Old French aquerre, from Latin acquirō; ad- + quaerō (“to seek for”). See quest.

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