acquire

(verb) come into the possession of something concrete or abstract. Synonyms: get. Examples: "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle." "They acquired a new pet." "Get your results the next day." "Get permission to take a few days off from work."

(verb) take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect. Synonyms: assume, adopt, take on, take. Examples: "His voice took on a sad tone." "The story took a new turn." "He adopted an air of superiority." "She assumed strange manners." "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables."

(verb) come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes). Synonyms: grow, develop, produce, get. Examples: "He grew a beard." "The patient developed abdominal pains." "I got funny spots all over my body." "Well-developed breasts."

(verb) locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar.

(verb) win something through one's efforts. Synonyms: win, gain. Examples: "I acquired a passing knowledge of chinese." "Gain an understanding of international finance."

(verb) gain knowledge or skills. Synonyms: learn, larn. Examples: "She learned dancing from her sister." "I learned sanskrit." "Children acquire language at an amazing rate."

(verb) gain through experience. Synonyms: develop, evolve. Examples: "I acquired a strong aversion to television." "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong." "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position." "Develop a passion for painting."