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English to English verb
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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
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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
source: wordnet30
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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
source: wordnet30
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locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar | source: wordnet30
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win something through one's efforts |
• I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
• Gain an understanding of international finance
source: wordnet30
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gain knowledge or skills |
• She learned dancing from her sister
• I learned Sanskrit
• Children acquire language at an amazing rate
source: wordnet30
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gain through experience |
• I acquired a strong aversion to television
• Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
• Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position
• develop a passion for painting
source: wordnet30
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To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits. | source: webster1913
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