Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Acquires.
Acquires - as a verb
Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Example: "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
isolate7get backwin backexpress16
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Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Example: "His voice took on a sad tone"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adopt8assume8take8take onHypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
Example: "He grew a beard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
develop13get4grow8produce12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Win something through one's efforts
Example: "I acquired a passing knowledge of chinese"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gain5win6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He acquires new skills through practice."
"She acquires a new car every few years."
"The company acquires a smaller competitor."
"He acquires a taste for spicy food."
"She acquires ownership of the property."
Word Game Points
Is ACQUIRES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acquires is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACQUIRES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is ACQUIRES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acquires is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACQUIRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is ACQUIRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acquires is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACQUIRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.