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verb (v)

• come into the possession of something concrete or abstract(verb.possession)

  Example:
  They acquired a new pet.
  

  Synonym:
  get
  

  source: wordnet30
• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  adopt, assume, take, take on
  

  source: wordnet30
• come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)(verb.body)

  Synonym:
  develop, get, grow, produce
  

  source: wordnet30
• locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar(verb.stative)

  source: wordnet30
• win something through one's efforts(verb.possession)

  Example:
  I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese.
  

  Synonym:
  gain, win
  Antonym:
  lose
  

  source: wordnet30
• gain knowledge or skills(verb.cognition)

  Example:
  Children acquire language at an amazing rate.
  

  Synonym:
  larn, learn
  

  source: wordnet30
• gain through experience(verb.change)

  Example:
  I acquired a strong aversion to television.
  

  Synonym:
  develop, evolve
  

  source: wordnet30
• To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.(verb)

  source: webster1913