Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To gain something, such as a skill, quality, or possession, through effort or as a result of learning.
Acquire
/əˈkwaɪə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They acquired the necessary equipment and worked through the winter.Acquiring a suitable moderator looked more difficult.He had acquired mechanically a great store of teacher's knowledge.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin acquirere, which combines ad- meaning to and quaerere meaning seek or get.
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