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    acquire

    US /əˈkwaɪr/

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    UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo get or earn something by thinking or working
    The company wanted to acquire one of its rivals so they could control the market
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
    She acquired a good knowledge of French while living in Paris.

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    ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor

    08:42ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor
    • but have no idea how to go about it, how they plan to acquire it or how to manage it.

      but have no idea how to go about it, how they plan to acquire it or how to manage it.

    • are more likely to get a lot of money and build wealth compared to people who just fantasize about money but have no idea how to go about it, how they plan to acquire it, or how to manage it.

      are more likely to get a lot of money and build wealth compared to people who just fantasize about money but have no idea how to go about it, how they plan to acquire it, or how to manage it.

    A2

    The Science of Pornography Addiction (SFW)

    03:07The Science of Pornography Addiction (SFW)
    • Luckily, because of this "use it or lose it" brain, the same neuro-plastic system that proliferate these habits can also be used to acquire healthier ones.

      Luckily, because of this "use it or lose it" brain, the same neuro-plastic system that proliferate these habits can also be used to acquire healthier ones.

    • Luckily, because of this use-it-or-lose-it brain, the same neuroplastic system that proliferates these habits can also be used to acquire healthier ones.

      Luckily, because of this use-it-or-lose-it brain, the same neuroplastic system that proliferates these habits can also be used to acquire healthier ones.

    B2

    6 ways to STOP translating in your head & THINK in another language! | #spon

    13:576 ways to STOP translating in your head & THINK in another language! | #spon
    • How did you acquire your first ever language,

      How did you acquire your first ever language,

    A2

    Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords

    09:56Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords
    • I acquire a language very quickly, in one or two years, but my siblings and my parents struggled a lot.

      I acquire a language very quickly, in one or two years, but my siblings and my parents struggled a lot.

    B1

    Neil Patrick Harris and Hugh Jackman duet at 2011 Tony Awards

    04:42Neil Patrick Harris and Hugh Jackman duet at 2011 Tony Awards
    • How to acquire better gift bags?

      How to acquire better gift bags?

    A2

    Why Estée Lauder Is Spending $1.5 Billion On A Makeover

    09:28Why Estée Lauder Is Spending $1.5 Billion On A Makeover
    • Once they acquire a company, they are very good at scaling the brand globally.

      Once they acquire a company, they are very good at scaling the brand globally.

    B1

    US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News

    17:41US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News
    • They've been given and the satellite information They need to acquire targets.

      They've been given and the satellite information They need to acquire targets.

    B1

    6 Unusual Secrets to Make You Irresistibly Attractive!

    06:076 Unusual Secrets to Make You Irresistibly Attractive!
    • They go on to say that consequently, women may acquire genetic benefits for offspring by selecting musicians able to create more complex music as sexual partners.

      They go on to say that consequently, women may acquire genetic benefits for offspring by selecting musicians able to create more complex music as sexual partners.

    A2

    7 Things That Make Others Subconsciously Attracted to You

    06:187 Things That Make Others Subconsciously Attracted to You
    • They go on to say that, "consequently, women may acquire genetic benefits for offspring by selecting musicians able to create more complex music as sexual partners".

      They go on to say that, "consequently, women may acquire genetic benefits for offspring by selecting musicians able to create more complex music as sexual partners".

    B1

    African Swine Fever: how to stay one step ahead

    03:11African Swine Fever: how to stay one step ahead
    • Do not acquire pork or pork products from affected areas which could cause risk.

      Do not acquire pork or pork products from affected areas which could cause risk.

    C1