Acquired — synonyms, definition

1. acquired (Adjective)

acquired (Adjective) — Gotten through environmental forces. ex. "acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on"

2. acquired (Verb)

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acquired (Verb) — Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract. ex. "They acquired a new pet"

acquired (Verb) — Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect. ex. "She acquired strange manners"

acquired (Verb) — Come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes). ex. "He acquired a beard"

acquired (Verb) — Locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar.

acquired (Verb) — Acquire something through effort. ex. "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"

acquired (Verb) — Gain knowledge or skills. ex. "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"

acquired (Verb) — Gain through experience. ex. "I acquired a strong aversion to television"

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