The Opposite(Antonym) of “acquires”
The antonyms of acquires are lose and give away. The antonym lose means to no longer have something or to be deprived of it, while give away means to voluntarily transfer the possession of something to someone else without receiving anything in return.
Explore all Antonyms of “acquires”
- lose
- give away
Definitions and Examples of lose, give away
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To no longer have something or to be deprived of it.
Example
If you don't take care of your health, you may lose it.
Key Differences: lose vs give away
- 1Lose implies that something was once possessed but is no longer, while give away implies a voluntary transfer of possession.
- 2Lose can be used for both intentional and unintentional loss, while give away implies an intentional act of giving something to someone else.
Effective Usage of lose, give away
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and express yourself more accurately.
- 2Daily Conversation: Use these antonyms in daily conversations to describe situations where someone has lost something or given something away.
- 3Writing: Use these antonyms in writing to create contrast and add depth to your descriptions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of acquires are lose and give away. Lose implies a lack of possession, while give away implies a voluntary transfer of possession. These antonyms can be used to enhance vocabulary, daily conversation, and writing.
