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acquire in Italian

acquire in Italian is acquisire, acquistare — acquire means to get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.

acquire in Italian

acquisire
verb
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
acquistare
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.
    "Over many years, he slowly acquired a large collection of old maps."
  2. verb To develop or catch (an illness, habit, or skill) over time.
    "Children acquire language quickly just by listening to the people around them."
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acquire in a sentence

  • Over many years, he slowly acquired a large collection of old maps.
  • The company acquired a smaller rival last year.
  • Children acquire language quickly just by listening to the people around them.
  • Patients can acquire infections if the hospital wards are not cleaned properly.

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What is "acquire" in Italian?
"acquire" in Italian is acquisire, acquistare. acquire means: To get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.
How do you use "acquire" in a sentence?
Example: "Over many years, he slowly acquired a large collection of old maps." In Italian, "acquire" is acquisire, acquistare.
Are there other ways to say "acquire" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "acquire": acquisire, acquistare.
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