Definition of "Acquire" :

verb: come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

verb: take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

verb: gain through experience

"I acquired a strong aversion to television."

verb: gain knowledge or skills

"Children acquire language at an amazing rate."

verb: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

"They acquired a new pet."

verb: win something through one's efforts

"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese."

verb: locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar