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
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
verkrijgen
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
opdoen
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
What does "acquire" mean?
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verb To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.
"The company acquired a smaller rival last year."
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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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