English to English
verb
- come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
She got a lot of paintings from her uncle.
They acquired a new pet.
Get your results the next day.
Get permission to take a few days off from work.
source: WordNet 3.0
- take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
His voice took on a sad tone.
The story took a new turn.
He adopted an air of superiority.
She assumed strange manners.
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.
source: WordNet 3.0
- come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
He grew a beard.
The patient developed abdominal pains.
I got funny spots all over my body.
Well-developed breasts.
source: WordNet 3.0
- locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
source: WordNet 3.0
- win something through one's efforts
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese.
Gain an understanding of international finance.
source: WordNet 3.0
- gain knowledge or skills
She learned dancing from her sister.
I learned Sanskrit.
Children acquire language at an amazing rate.
source: WordNet 3.0
- gain through experience
I acquired a strong aversion to television.
Children must develop a sense of right and wrong.
Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position.
Develop a passion for painting.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [acuáir] Magkamít; magtaglay; magtamó; magkaroon
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
