acquire
/əˈkwaɪɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: acquires · acquiring
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To get.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
Verb
Examples
to acquire a skill
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “acquire” mean?
To get.
Is “acquire” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.