Definition of acquires

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  • acquires is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • acquires is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • acquires is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of acquires

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

    Synonyms

    1. develop
    2. get
    3. grow
    4. produce
  • gain through experience (verb)

    Examples

    1. I acquired a strong aversion to television

    Synonyms

    1. develop
    2. evolve
  • gain knowledge or skills (verb)

    Examples

    1. Children acquire language at an amazing rate

    Synonyms

    1. larn
    2. learn
  • win something through one's efforts (verb)

    Examples

    1. I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese

    Synonyms

    1. gain
    2. win
  • come into the possession of something concrete or abstract (verb)

    Examples

    1. They acquired a new pet

    Synonyms

    1. get
  • take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. adopt
    2. assume
    3. take
    4. take on
  • locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar (verb)

See definition of acquires in Merriam Webster