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Acquire Special ə'Kwaɪə Meaning Bart Hoped D Indian

Front to acquire
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.
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