verb · academic
acquire
UK/əˈkwaɪə/US/əˈkwaɪər/ac·QUIRE
Band 7+task2speaking
to gain something, such as knowledge, skill, or possession, usually over time
Examples
“She acquired a good command of English while studying abroad.”
“The company acquired new equipment to increase productivity.”
“Students acquire critical thinking through repeated practice.”
Band 8 sentence
“Over the course of the degree, students acquire both subject knowledge and the ability to apply it practically.”
Collocations
- acquire + skills
- acquire + knowledge
- acquire + a company
Word family
acquire verbacquisition nounacquired adjective
Common mistakes
I geted a lot of experience last year.→I acquired a lot of experience last year.
She acquire new skills quickly.→She acquired new skills quickly.
Say it for a higher band
5get→6obtain→7+acquire
Synonyms
obtain
gain
Easily confused
obtain
“She obtained a copy of the report from the office.”
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