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acquire in Dutch

acquire in Dutch is verwerven, verkrijgen, opdoen — acquire means to get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.

acquire in Dutch

verwerven
verb
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
verkrijgen
verb
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
opdoen
verb
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.

What does "acquire" mean?

  1. verb To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.
    "The company acquired a smaller rival last year."
  2. verb To develop or catch (an illness, habit, or skill) over time.
    "He acquired a limp after the accident."
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acquire in a sentence

  • The company acquired a smaller rival last year.
  • She acquired a taste for spicy food while living abroad.
  • He acquired a limp after the accident.

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What is "acquire" in Dutch?

"acquire" in Dutch is verwerven, verkrijgen, opdoen. acquire means: To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.

How do you use "acquire" in a sentence?

Example: "The company acquired a smaller rival last year." In Dutch, "acquire" is verwerven, verkrijgen, opdoen.

Are there other ways to say "acquire" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "acquire": verwerven, verkrijgen, opdoen.

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