01 v. t. To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.
imp. & p. p.
Acquired; p. pr. & vb. n.
Acquiring
-
1.
To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.“No virtue is acquired in an instant, but step by step.” — Barrow.“Descent is the title whereby a man, on the death of his ancestor, acquires his estate, by right of representation, as his heir at law.” — Blackstone.