acquire

Meanings

• come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  • "They acquired a new pet"
• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
• come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
• locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
• win something through one's efforts
  • "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
• gain knowledge or skills
  • "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
• gain through experience
  • "I acquired a strong aversion to television"

Synonyms

adopt, assume, develop, evolve, gain, get, grow, larn, learn, produce, take, take on, win