acquire in Latin
acquire in Latin is acquirō, nancīscor, potior — acquire means to get or obtain something, often through effort, purchase, or over time.
acquire in Latin
acquirō
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
nancīscor
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
potior
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
teneo
(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.
"Over many years, he slowly acquired a large collection of old maps."
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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 Latin?
"acquire" in Latin is acquirō, nancīscor, potior. 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 Latin, "acquire" is acquirō, nancīscor, potior.
Are there other ways to say "acquire" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "acquire": acquirō, nancīscor, potior, teneo.
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