definition of
acquire

[1] #1 acquire v. [get] come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "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". wn

[2] #2 acquire v. [assume, adopt, take on, take] take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "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". wn

[3] #3 acquire v. [grow, develop, produce, get] come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes); "He grew a beard"; "The patient developed abdominal pains"; "I got funny spots all over my body"; "Well-developed breasts". wn

[4] #4 acquire v. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar. wn

[5] #5 acquire v. [win, gain] win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance". wn