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acquired

UK
/əˈkwaɪəd/
US
/əˈkwaɪɚd/

Translations

acquiredadjective
UK
/əˈkwaɪəd/
US
/əˈkwaɪɚd/
acquisSe dit d’une qualité, d’une compétence ou d’un goût obtenu après la naissance, par expérience ou apprentissage.
Her acquired taste for jazz music surprised her friends.
Son goût acquis pour le jazz a surpris ses amis.
Synonyms
obtained
secured
achieved
procured
gained
acquireverb

acquired

Past Simple

acquired
Past Simple
acquired
Past Participle
acquiring
Gerund
UK
/əˈkwaɪə/
US
/əˈkwaɪɚ/
She acquired a new car last week.
Elle a acquis une nouvelle voiture la semaine dernière.
He acquired a deep understanding of the subject after years of study.
Il a acquis une compréhension approfondie du sujet après des années d'étude.
The company acquired several smaller businesses to expand its operations.
L'entreprise a acquis plusieurs petites sociétés afin d'étendre ses activités.
She acquired a taste for coffee during her time abroad.
Elle a acquis le goût du café pendant son séjour à l'étranger.
Additional translations
acquérirmilitaire, technique
Synonyms
obtain
get
gain
procure
secure
attain
collect
receive
fetch
Antonyms
lose
forfeit

Definitions

acquiredadjective
Obtained or developed after birth, not innate.
Her acquired taste for jazz music surprised her friends.
Learned or developed through experience or education.
He has an acquired skill in woodworking that impresses everyone.
Not naturally liked or appreciated at first, but learned to be enjoyed through repeated exposure.
Olives are an acquired taste for many people.
acquireverb
To come into possession or ownership of something.
She acquired a new car last week.
To gain knowledge or skills through experience or education.
He acquired a deep understanding of the subject after years of study.
To obtain something by buying or being given it.
The company acquired several smaller businesses to expand its operations.
(of sensors or weapons) To locate and lock onto (a target) for tracking or engagement.
The missile failed to acquire the target before running out of fuel.
To develop or come to have (a quality, habit, or taste).
She acquired a taste for coffee during her time abroad.
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