acquired
Aussprache: [əˈkwaɪərd]
Wort
Kontext: „learning“
(verb) to get or gain something through effort or by chance. It's like when you learn a new skill or buy a toy you wanted for a long time.
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She acquired a new language after practicing every day.
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He didn’t acquire the skills needed for the job because he didn’t study.
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What new things have you acquired lately?
Kontext: „ownership“
(verb) to come to own or have something. It’s like when you get a new pet or a new video game.
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They acquired a beautiful painting for their living room.
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He did not acquire the house he wanted because someone else bought it first.
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What did you acquire on your last vacation?
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