Acquiring
Pronunciation: /əˈkwaɪər/
Acquiring (verb)
- To get or receive something, especially through effort or purchase.
- To learn or develop a new skill or habit.
- To gain ownership or control of something, often legally.
Examples
- She acquired a new phone last week.
- They acquired the latest software for the office.
Common collocations: acquire knowledge, acquire a taste, acquire skills, acquire expertise, acquire property