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English to English verb
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract |  | Example: 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
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take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | | Example: He grew a beard
The patient developed abdominal pains
I got funny spots all over my body
Well-developed breasts
source: wordnet30
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locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar | | source: wordnet30
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win something through one's efforts | | Example: I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
Gain an understanding of international finance
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gain knowledge or skills | | Example: She learned dancing from her sister
I learned Sanskrit
Children acquire language at an amazing rate
source: wordnet30
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gain through experience | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
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