Acquire

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Transitive Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

Latin acquirere , acquisitum ; ad + quarere to seek for. In Old English was a verb aqueren , from the same, through Old French aquerre . See quest.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ʌ.kwaɪ.ɚ/

Transitive Verb

acquire, acquired, acquiring

1. To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.

   No virtue is acquired in an instant, but step by step. - Barrow?

   Descent is the title whereby a man, on the death of his ancestor, acquires his estate, by right of representation, as his heir at law. - William Blackstone

Synonyms

To obtain; gain; attain ; procure; win; earn; secure. See Obtain.