Acquires
/əˈkwaɪərz/
verbIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
To come into possession or control of something.
/əˈkwaɪərz/
verbneutralIntermediate
General
To gain possession of something.
She acquired a rare stamp for her collection.
💡 Simply: To get something.
More Examples
2
The museum recently acquired a painting by Monet.
How It's Used
Business
"The company acquires a smaller firm to expand its market share."
Personal
"He acquires new skills through online courses."
From Old French acquerir, from Latin acquirere, from ad- "to" + quaerere "to seek".
The word 'acquire' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially meaning 'to gain' in a broader sense.
Memory tip
Think of 'acquiring' knowledge like gaining something valuable.
Practice
Base: acquire
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Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written