ACQUIRE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
acquire
Come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes).
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- He grew a beard.
- The patient developed abdominal pains.
- I got funny spots all over my body.
- Well-developed breasts.
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.
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- 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.
Gain through experience.
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- 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.
Acquire or gain knowledge or skills.
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- She learned dancing from her sister.
- I learned Sanskrit.
- Children acquire language at an amazing rate.
Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.
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- 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.
Win something through one's efforts.
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- I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese.
- Gain an understanding of international finance.
Locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar.
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