Front | to acquire |
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Trancription | [ə'kwaɪə] |
Back | To get something, usually something with special value or meaning |
Example | Bart hoped to acquire the 1898 D Indian Head penny, which would make his collection complete. |
Usage tips | Unlike get, acquire implies that a possession has special value or meaning. |
Example_ | y |
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