acquired (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈkwaɪərd/
Definition
Gained or learned something through effort, experience, or by chance.
Examples
He acquired a taste for spicy food during his travels.
The company acquired a new subsidiary last year.
She has acquired a reputation for being very thorough.
How to Use acquired
- acquire something (prepositional phrase)
- To get or obtain something. — "The museum acquired a rare artifact."
- acquire of (prepositional phrase)
- To come into possession of something (often used in legal or business contexts). — "The company acquired ownership of the land."
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