acquire

verb

1. 1

   come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

   He grew a beard

   The patient developed abdominal pains

2. 2

   take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

   His voice took on a sad tone

   The story took a new turn

3. 3

   gain through experience

   I acquired a strong aversion to television

   Children must develop a sense of right and wrong

4. 4

   gain knowledge or skills

   She learned dancing from her sister

   I learned Sanskrit

5. 5

   come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

   She got a lot of paintings from her uncle

   They acquired a new pet

6. 6

   win something through one's efforts

   I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese

   Gain an understanding of international finance

7. 7

   locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar