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
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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
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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
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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
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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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