What is the meaning of the word "acquire"?

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  1. to come into the possession of something concrete or abstract copy to clipboard verb
    • I acquired a new car. copy to clipboard
  2. to come to have or undergo a change of physical features and attributes copy to clipboard verb
    • I acquired a beard. copy to clipboard
  3. to gain through experience copy to clipboard verb
    • I acquired a strong aversion to television. copy to clipboard
  4. to locate a moving entity by means of a tracking system such as radar copy to clipboard verb
    • They acquired the target and prepared to fire the missiles. copy to clipboard
  5. to take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect copy to clipboard verb
    • They acquired excellent style abroad. copy to clipboard
  6. to win something through one's efforts copy to clipboard verb
    • I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese. copy to clipboard

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