ACQUIRES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

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

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; win someone's confidence and friendship

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

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

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

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

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

gain knowledge or skills

Example: She learned dancing from her sister; I learned Sanskrit; Children acquire language at an amazing rate

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

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