acquire — to obtain or get something, especially through effort or purchase
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to obtain or get something, especially through effort or purchase
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkwaɪər/
Korean meaning: 노력이나 구매를 통해 무언가를 얻다, 획득하다
Korean pronunciation: 어-콰이어 (강세: 콰이어)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother acquired the superpower of finding anything I lost within 30 seconds.
- He acquired a PhD in procrastination by postponing his actual PhD for 10 years.
- Many Korean students acquire English through K-pop lyrics and dramas.
acquire
VERB//əˈkwaɪər//
to obtain or get something, especially through effort or purchase
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Origin
From Latin 'acquirere', formed by combining 'ad-' (to) with 'quaerere' (to seek or obtain). The word entered English via Old French 'acquerre' in the 13th century.
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“My grandmother acquired the superpower of finding anything I lost within 30 seconds.”
“He acquired a PhD in procrastination by postponing his actual PhD for 10 years.”
“Many Korean students acquire English through K-pop lyrics and dramas.”
“Samsung acquired several AI companies to strengthen its technology portfolio.”
“She acquired confidence through public speaking practice.”
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