acquire

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по получению чего-либо во владение, приобретению или развитию навыка или качества.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obtener algo en posesión, conseguir o desarrollar una habilidad o cualidad.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'obtenir quelque chose en sa possession, d'acquérir ou de développer une compétence ou une qualité.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in seinen Besitz zu bringen, zu erwerben oder sich anzueignen; auch die Entwicklung eines Könnens, Wissens oder einer Eigenschaft.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de obter algo como posse, adquirir ou comprar algo, ou desenvolver uma habilidade ou qualidade.zh动词，表示获得某物（尤其是通过努力、购买或学习），或逐渐习得、培养某种技能、习惯或品质。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الحصول على شيء أو امتلاكه، أو اكتساب مهارة أو صفة أو معرفة.

1. Obtain or gain B1 formal

   To get or obtain something through effort or purchase.

   • 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.

   ruПриобрестиesadquirirfracquérir (obtenir)deErwerbenptAdquirirzh获得arاكتسب

   Synonymes: attaingaingetobtainprocuresecure

   Antonymes: abandoncedeforfeitforgogiveloserelinquishsurrender

2. Develop or learn B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПриобретатьesAdquirir (aprender)fracquérir (apprendre)deErwerbenptAdquirirzh获得arاكتساب

   Synonymes: absorbassimilatedevelopgainlearnmasterpick up

• acquired past participle
• acquired past simple
• acquiring present participle
• acquires third person singular