acquire

verb

1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

   verb.possession

   Examples

   They acquired a new pet.

   Synonyms get

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

   verb.change

   Synonyms adopt assume take take on

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

   verb.body

   Synonyms develop get grow produce

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar

   verb.stative

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. win something through one's efforts

   verb.possession

   Examples

   I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese.

   Synonyms gain win

   Antonyms lose

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. gain knowledge or skills

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   Children acquire language at an amazing rate.

   Synonyms larn learn

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. gain through experience

   verb.change

   Examples

   I acquired a strong aversion to television.

   Synonyms develop evolve

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to <i>acquire</i> a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.

   verb

   Source: webster1913