acquiring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of acquiring something
    getting.
    • I envied his talent for acquiring
    • he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving
  2. verb come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    acquire; get.
    • She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
    • They acquired a new pet
    • Get your results the next day
    • Get permission to take a few days off from work
  3. verb take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
    assume; take on; acquire; take; adopt.
    • His voice took on a sad tone
    • The story took a new turn
    • he adopted an air of superiority
    • She assumed strange manners
    • The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
  4. verb come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
    acquire; produce; develop; grow; get.
    • He grew a beard
    • The patient developed abdominal pains
    • I got funny spots all over my body
    • Well-developed breasts
  5. verb locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
    acquire.
  6. verb win something through one's efforts
    win; acquire; gain.
    • I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
    • Gain an understanding of international finance
  7. verb gain knowledge or skills
    acquire; larn; learn.
    • She learned dancing from her sister
    • I learned Sanskrit
    • Children acquire language at an amazing rate
  8. verb gain through experience
    evolve; acquire; develop.
    • I acquired a strong aversion to television
    • Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
    • Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position
    • develop a passion for painting

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