acquires (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈkwaɪərz/
Definition
Obtains or learns something, such as a skill, knowledge, or possession.
Examples
The company acquires new businesses to expand its market share.
Children learn and acquire language through immersion.
How to Use acquires
- acquire something (prepositional phrase)
- To get or gain possession of something. — "She acquires a new perspective on life after her travels."
- acquire by (prepositional phrase)
- To obtain something through a specific method or action. — "The company acquired its market dominance by strategic acquisitions."
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