🇬🇧🇪🇸 acquire - adquirir : English Lesson
verb
Meaning of "acquire" ("adquirir"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
"Acquire" is a verb that means to come into possession of something, often through effort or purchase. It involves gaining or obtaining something, whether it's an object, skill, or knowledge.
I played a video game for five minutes and acquired a magical sword, a talking frog, and a tiny dragon.
I managed to acquire a cookie from my little brother… by staring at him until he felt guilty and gave it to me.
After cleaning my room, I was surprised to acquire five missing socks, three candy wrappers, and a sandwich from last summer.
My dog somehow acquired my homework, and I think he’s planning to eat it.
Every time I go to the beach, I acquire at least three pounds of sand in my shoes.
Anna sees a red ball and wants to acquire it. She saves coins to acquire the ball. She walks to the shop to acquire it with her pennies. The man at the shop lets her acquire a small sticker as a gift. She holds the ball, smiles, and plans to acquire another toy next week.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.
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