word
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Acquire
Uh-KWY-ur
/ʌˈkwaɪɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
acquire
Dictionary meaning
To come to have or undergo a change of physical features and attributes.
Examples
- I acquired a beard.
- They acquired excellent style abroad.
Synonyms: get
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