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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈkwaɪr/ · UK /əˈkwaɪə/
Forms: acquires, acquiring, acquired
acquire means: To get something, often by buying it, learning it, or working for it.
verb
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To get something, often by buying it, learning it, or working for it.
- The company acquired a small factory.
- She acquired useful skills during her training.
- How did you acquire that painting?
Questions about acquire
What does acquire mean?
To get something, often by buying it, learning it, or working for it.
What is acquire in other languages?
Türkçe: edinmek · Español: adquirir · Français: acquérir · Deutsch: erwerben · Italiano: acquisire · 日本語: 得る
How do you pronounce acquire?
In American English /əˈkwaɪr/; in British English /əˈkwaɪə/.
How do you use acquire in a sentence?
The company acquired a small factory. She acquired useful skills during her training.
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