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Pronunciation : Ac*quire"
Part of Speech : v. t. [imp. & p. p. Acquired; p. pr. & vb. n. Acquiring.]
Etymology : [L. acquirere, acquisitum; ad + quarere to seek for. In OE. was a verb aqueren, fr. the same, through OF. aquerre. See Quest..]
Definition : Defn: To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits. No virtue is acquired in an instant, but step by step. Barrow. Descent is the title whereby a man, on the death of his ancestor, acquires his estate, by right of representation, as his heir at law. Blackstone.
Syn. -- To obtain; gain; attain; procure; win; earn; secure. See Obtain.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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