ACQUIRE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Categories: Situate, Locate
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
win something through one's efforts
Example: I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese; Gain an understanding of international finance
Categories: Get, Acquire
Synonyms
Acquire, Take, Larn, Produce, Grow
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "acquire" comes from Latin acquirō. It started in Old French aquerre. Then it appeared in Middle English acqueren.
🔗 Related Words
quest – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!