acquires

[əˈkwaɪəz]

acquires Definition

to obtain or come into possession of something.

Using acquires: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquires" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He acquires new skills quickly.

  • Example

    The company has acquired several smaller firms in the past year.

  • Example

    She acquired a taste for spicy food while traveling in India.

acquires Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acquires

Antonyms for acquires

Phrases with acquires

  • to buy or take over a company

    Example

    The tech giant acquired a startup that specializes in artificial intelligence.

  • to become known for a particular quality or characteristic

    Example

    The restaurant has acquired a reputation for serving the best pizza in town.

  • to learn a new language

    Example

    She acquired Spanish during her semester abroad in Spain.

Origins of acquires

from Latin 'acquirere', from 'ad-' (to) + 'quaerere' (seek)

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Summary: acquires in Brief

'Acquires' [əˈkwaɪəz] means to obtain or come into possession of something. It can refer to gaining new skills, buying or taking over a company, or developing a taste for something. Phrases like 'acquire a reputation' and 'acquire a language' use 'acquire' to denote becoming known for a particular quality or learning a new language, respectively.