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Synonyms & Similar Words
obtaining
gaining
purchasing
buying
procuring
collecting
gathering
accumulating
amassing
assembling
compiling
securing
getting
taking
seizing
capturing
fetching
retrieving
claiming
possessing
owning
holding
having
receiving
accepting
taking possession
taking control
taking over
Meaning of Acquiring
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "acquiring" means to get or obtain something, especially by effort or skill.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "acquiring" as to get or gain something, such as knowledge, skill, or property.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "acquiring" means to get or obtain something, often by making an effort or paying money.
Example Uses
- The company is acquiring new equipment to improve its production efficiency.
- She spent years acquiring the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful lawyer.
- The museum is acquiring a new collection of rare artifacts.
- The company is acquiring a smaller firm to expand its market share.
- He is acquiring a new language by taking classes and practicing every day.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
losing
selling
giving
donating
relinquishing
surrendering
abandoning
forfeiting
waiving
renouncing
rejecting
declining
refusing
releasing
freeing
letting go
dismissing
discarding
shedding
dropping
withdrawing
retiring
resigning