ACQUIRE


Meaning of ACQUIRE in English

v.tr.

1. gain by and for oneself; obtain.

2 come into possession of (acquired fame; acquired much property).

Phrases and idioms:

acquired characteristic Biol. a characteristic caused by the environment, not inherited. acquired immune deficiency syndrome Med. see AIDS. acquired taste

1. a liking gained by experience.

2 the object of such a liking.

Derivatives:

acquirable adj.

Etymology: ME f. OF aquerre ult. f. L acquirere (as AC-, quaerere seek)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.