acquire
/əˈkwaɪər/
ac · quire
/ə · ˈkwaɪər/
English Definition
v. get, obtain
Significado en Español
adquirir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thu được, có được
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Example Sentence
Children acquire language fast.
孩子学语言很快。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ac(strengthen)+quire(seek)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “acquire”:
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A
dismiss
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B
purchase
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C
lose
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D
neglect
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B — purchase.
“acquire” means v. get, obtain
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Over the years, the museum managed to ______ many rare paintings.
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A
discard
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B
lose
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C
abandon
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D
acquire
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D — acquire.
“acquire” means v. get, obtain
Common questions about “acquire”
What does “acquire” mean?
acquire — v. get, obtain. In Chinese: 获得，取得.
How do you pronounce “acquire”?
acquire is pronounced /əˈkwaɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ac · quire.
How do you use “acquire” in a sentence?
Children acquire language fast. (孩子学语言很快。)
What are synonyms for “acquire”?
get, obtain — all close in meaning to acquire (v. get, obtain).
Is “acquire” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. acquire appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “acquire”?
ac(strengthen)+quire(seek)
