verb · academic
acquire
UK/əˈkwaɪə(r)/US/əˈkwaɪər/a·QUIRE
to get or gain something, especially knowledge, skills, or a habit
Examples
“Students acquire language skills fastest when they practise every day.”
“Over time she acquired a reputation as a reliable researcher.”
“It takes many hours of practice to acquire a new technical skill.”
Band 8 sentence
“By studying abroad she acquired not only advanced technical knowledge but also a deeper intercultural understanding.”
Collocations
- acquire skills
- acquire knowledge
- acquire a reputation
Word family
Common mistakes
I acquire to much knowledge last year.→I acquired a lot of knowledge last year.
I get many English skills after the course.→I acquired many English skills after the course.
Say it for a higher band
5get→6obtain→7+acquire
Synonyms
obtain
gain
Easily confused
obtain
“He obtained a copy of the report from the university library.”
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