English Synonym Finder

acquired

Definitions

To have come into possession or ownership of something.

To have developed or learned a skill, habit, or quality over time.

Examples

The company recently acquired a smaller startup to expand its technological capabilities.

She has acquired a vast collection of rare books over the past twenty years.

He quickly acquired the necessary skills to excel in his new role at the firm.

Synonyms

obtained procured gained attained secured earned gathered

Antonyms

lost forfeited surrendered relinquished abandoned discarded spent