acquire

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obtener algo en posesión, conseguir o desarrollar una habilidad o cualidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining possession of something, obtaining, or developing a skill or quality.

1. Obtain or gainB1formal

   To get or obtain something through effort or purchase.

   adquirir

   • She acquired a new skill after months of practice.
   • The company acquired a smaller competitor last year.
   • He acquired a valuable collection of antique coins.

   Sinónimosattaingaingetobtainprocuresecure

   Antónimosabandoncedeforfeitforgogiveloserelinquishsurrender

2. Develop or learnB1formal

   To gradually gain knowledge, a habit, or a quality.

   Adquirir (aprender)

   • Children acquire language naturally from their environment.
   • He acquired a taste for spicy food after traveling to India.
   • She acquired a reputation for being reliable and hardworking.

   Sinónimosabsorbassimilatedevelopgainlearnmasterpick up