Verb
1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract;
"She got a lot of paintings from her uncle""They acquired a new pet""Get your results the next day""Get permission to take a few days off from work"2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect;
"His voice took on a sad tone""The story took a new turn""he adopted an air of superiority""She assumed strange manners""The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"3. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes);
"He grew a beard""The patient developed abdominal pains""I got funny spots all over my body""Well-developed breasts"4. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
5. win something through one's efforts;
"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese""Gain an understanding of international finance"6. acquire or gain knowledge or skills;
"She learned dancing from her sister""I learned Sanskrit""Children acquire language at an amazing rate"7. gain through experience;
"I acquired a strong aversion to television""Children must develop a sense of right and wrong""Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position""develop a passion for painting"