Acquire

/əˈkwaɪər/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To gain possession or control of something, typically through effort or legal means.
    The company plans to acquire new assets to expand its market presence.

Forms

  • acquires
  • acquired
  • acquiring

Commentary

Use 'acquire' to denote the act of gaining ownership or rights, often implying a formal or legal process.

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