acquire
Meaning
To acquire means to gain possession of something, often through effort, purchase, or learning.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "acquire" with "require," which has a different meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
joined
a
small
evening
course
to
acquire
basic
cooking
skills
she
did
not
have
.
She
practices
every
night
with
simple
recipes
,
and
her
confidence
is
slowly
growing
.
Last
week
the
teacher
praised
her
steady
improvement
,
which
made
her
more
eager
to
try
new
techniques
.
She
hopes
that
with
more
practice
she
will
be
able
to
cook
for
friends
and
family
without
stress
.
Learning
and
cooking
have
become
a
calm
routine
on
weekdays
.
Common Phrases
acquire knowledge
acquire skills
acquire assets
Synonyms
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