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Term: Acquire

Definition:

verb

1. to obtain or come into possession of something

2. to gain knowledge or a skill through effort or experience

Sense 1: Obtain or come into possession of something

Sample Sentence:

He worked hard for years to acquire wealth and success.

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Sense 2: Gain knowledge or a skill through effort or experience

Sample Sentence:

She enrolled in a language course to acquire fluency in Spanish.

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