acquire

/ɐkwˈa‍ɪ‍ə/

/əˈkwaɪɝ/

to acquire

MAIN VERB

to buy or begin to have something

synonyms : get

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

synonyms : develop

to achieve a skill or gain knowledge of something

synonyms : larn

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

synonyms : adopt

gain through experience

synonyms : develop

win something through one's efforts

synonyms : gain

antonyms : lose

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

Examples

1. The company that acquired its competitor was able to take over their market share and customer base.

2. In December 2020, the company acquired an 80 percent interest in rival high-end mall owner, Taubman Center.

3. The company recently acquired organic meat brand Applegate Farms and Justin's Nut Butters.

4. Hence the name of the park By this time, dinosaurs had already acquired a variety of body plans and adaptations.