acquire

1. v. t. 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. Source: opted

2. v. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract Source: wordnet

3. v. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect Source: wordnet

4. v. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) Source: wordnet

5. v. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar Source: wordnet

6. v. win something through one's efforts Source: wordnet

7. v. gain knowledge or skills Source: wordnet

8. v. gain through experience Source: wordnet

9. 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. Blackstone. Syn. -- To obtain; gain; attain; procure; win; earn; secure. See Obtain. Source: webster

10. 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.Blackstone. Source: adambom

11. v:100 v. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar v. win something through one's efforts Source: ecdict

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