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acquire

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﹒To come into possession or ownership of something.

﹒To gain or develop a skill, habit, or quality through one's own efforts.

Examples

﹒It takes years of practice to acquire the skills necessary to become a professional pianist.

﹒The company plans to acquire several smaller startups to expand its market share.

﹒She managed to acquire a rare collection of vintage stamps during her travels abroad.

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