acquire - Meaning in Sanskrit

acquire - Meaning in Sanskrit

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Definitions and Meaning of acquire in English

acquire verb

1. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

   Examples

   • "He grew a beard"
   • "I got funny spots all over my body"
   • "The patient developed abdominal pains"
   • "Well-developed breasts"
2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

   Synonyms

   take

   Examples

   • "he adopted an air of superiority"
   • "His voice took on a sad tone"
   • "She assumed strange manners"
   • "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
   • "The story took a new turn"
3. gain through experience

   Examples

   • "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong"
   • "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position"
   • "develop a passion for painting"
   • "I acquired a strong aversion to television"
4. gain knowledge or skills

   Examples

   • "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
   • "I learned Sanskrit"
   • "She learned dancing from her sister"
5. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

   Examples

   • "Get permission to take a few days off from work"
   • "Get your results the next day"
   • "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"
   • "They acquired a new pet"
6. win something through one's efforts

   Examples

   • "Gain an understanding of international finance"
   • "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
   • "win someone's confidence and friendship"
7. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar

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