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Meaning of acquiring
The primary meaning of the word "acquiring" is the act of obtaining or gaining something, especially as a result of effort or purchase.
Etymology of acquiring
The word "acquiring" originates from the Old French word "acquerre," which is derived from the Latin words "ac" (to) and "quaerere" (to seek)
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of obtaining or gaining something
Synonyms
obtaining
gaining
purchasing
buying
procuring
acquiring
collecting
gathering
accumulating
amassing
hoarding
storing
stocking
supplying
providing
fetching
getting
taking
seizing
capturing
snatching
grasping
clutching
taking possession
coming into possession
receiving
accepting
taking delivery
taking hold
taking control
Definitions
- The act of obtaining or gaining something, especially as a result of effort or purchase
- The process of learning or developing a skill or habit
- To come into possession or control of something, especially as a result of purchase, gift, or effort
Usage Examples
- The company is acquiring new equipment to increase production
- She spent years acquiring the skills needed to become a professional musician
- The museum is acquiring a new collection of artwork from local artists
Antonyms
losing
selling
giving
relinquishing
surrendering
abandoning
forfeiting
relinquishing
ceding
yielding
abandoning
discarding
disposing
shedding
jettisoning
surrendering
waiving
forgoing
abstaining
refraining
desisting