How to Use "Acquire" with Example Sentences

acquire (v): to gain or get something by effort, gift, or purchase

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Used with nouns:

"She acquired the ability of reading people's minds."
(ability, skill, talent)

"He has acquired great knowledge of medicine."
(knowledge, understanding)

"He acquired an impressive collection of fine wines."
(collection, assortment)

"She acquired a fortune after selling her stocks."
(fortune)

"He has acquired a bad habit of smoking."
(habit)

"She acquired land after her grandfather passed away."
(land, assets, property)

"He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with."
(reputation, position, status)