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Acquire
əˈkwaɪ(ə)r
Very common
~ 1500
~ 1500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Acquire -
to obtain or get something through effort or action
Example: She acquired a new skill by taking online courses.
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Note: Commonly used in formal writing and discussions.
to gain possession or control of something
Example: The company acquired a smaller competitor last year.
Usage: formalContext: business or legal contexts
Note: Frequently used in mergers and acquisitions.
to develop or learn a new skill, habit, or quality
Example: He acquired a taste for spicy food after traveling to India.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations or personal development
Note: Can also refer to picking up traits or preferences over time.
Acquire's synonyms
obtain
To obtain means to get or acquire something through effort or request.
Example: She obtained a scholarship to study abroad.
Note: Obtain is often used in formal contexts or when referring to achieving something through specific means.
procure
To procure means to obtain or acquire something, especially through care or effort.
Example: The company procured new equipment for the project.
Note: Procure often implies obtaining something through special means or effort, such as purchasing or securing.
attain
To attain means to achieve or reach something, often after effort or striving.
Example: After years of hard work, he attained his dream of becoming a doctor.
Note: Attain is used to emphasize achieving a goal or reaching a desired state.
gain
To gain means to obtain or acquire something, typically in a gradual or incremental way.
Example: She gained valuable experience during her internship.
Note: Gain is often used to indicate a gradual increase or accumulation of something.
Acquire expressions, common phrases
Acquire a taste for
To gradually start to like or enjoy something that one did not like before.
Example: It took me a while to acquire a taste for sushi, but now I love it.
Note: This phrase adds the aspect of developing a liking for something over time.
Acquire a skill
To gain or develop a particular skill through learning or experience.
Example: She acquired the skill of playing the piano through years of practice.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to gaining proficiency in a particular skill.
Acquire knowledge
To gain or obtain information, facts, or understanding about a subject through study or experience.
Example: He acquired knowledge of different cultures by traveling to various countries.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of gaining information or understanding about a topic.
Acquire wealth
To accumulate or amass a large amount of money or valuable assets.
Example: Through hard work and investments, he acquired significant wealth over the years.
Note: This phrase focuses on the accumulation of wealth or valuable possessions.
Acquire a company
To buy or take over a company or business through a merger or acquisition.
Example: The tech giant acquired a small startup to expand its services.
Note: This phrase refers to the act of purchasing or gaining control of a company.
Acquire everyday (slang) expressions
Score
To acquire something desirable or valuable, often at a good price or under advantageous circumstances.
Example: I scored a new phone for half the price!
Note: Emphasizes getting something with a sense of achievement or luck.
Cop
To obtain or acquire something, especially by buying or grabbing it quickly.
Example: I copped those limited edition sneakers before they sold out.
Note: Often used in informal or street language to refer to acquiring something.
Grab
To acquire or obtain something quickly and casually.
Example: Let's grab some dinner on the way home.
Note: Connotes a more casual or impromptu manner of acquiring something.
Secure
To obtain or acquire something in a way that ensures its availability or possession.
Example: I secured us front-row seats for the concert.
Note: Implies a sense of ensuring or guaranteeing the acquisition of something.
Bag
To successfully acquire or achieve something, especially after effort or competition.
Example: She just bagged herself a promotion!
Note: Puts emphasis on successfully obtaining something, often seen as a valuable achievement.
Acquire - Examples
I want to acquire a new car.
The company plans to acquire a smaller competitor.
He has acquired a lot of knowledge over the years.
Acquire grammar
Acquire - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: acquire
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): acquired
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): acquiring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): acquires
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): acquire
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): acquire
Syllables, Separation and Stress
acquire Contains 2 syllables: ac • quire
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r
ac quire , ə ˈkwī( ə)r (The red syllable is stressed)
Acquire - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
acquire: ~ 1500 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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