acquire

(v) come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
- She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
- They acquired a new pet
- Get your results the next day
- Get permission to take a few days off from work
get,
(v) take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
- His voice took on a sad tone
- The story took a new turn
- he adopted an air of superiority
- She assumed strange manners
- The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
take on, assume, adopt, take,
(v) come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
- He grew a beard
- The patient developed abdominal pains
- I got funny spots all over my body
- Well-developed breasts
develop, produce, grow, get,
(v) locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
(v) win something through one's efforts
- I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
- Gain an understanding of international finance
gain, win,
(v) gain knowledge or skills
- She learned dancing from her sister
- I learned Sanskrit
- Children acquire language at an amazing rate
larn, learn,
(v) gain through experience
- I acquired a strong aversion to television
- Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
- Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position
- develop a passion for painting
develop, evolve,

get take on assume adopt take develop produce grow gain win larn learn evolve

lose

acquit

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