acquire
(verb)
verb
1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
- They acquired a new pet
Similar word(s): get
Definition categories: possession
2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Similar word(s): adopt, assume, take
Definition categories: change
3. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
Similar word(s): develop, get, grow, produce
Definition categories: body, change
4. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Definition categories: stative, locate, situate
5. win something through one's efforts
- I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
Definition categories: possession, acquire, get
6. gain knowledge or skills
- Children acquire language at an amazing rate
Definition categories: cognition
7. gain through experience
- I acquired a strong aversion to television
Similar word(s): develop, evolve
Definition categories: change