acquire
acquire(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to obtain)
There is a lot of knowledge to be acquired from books.Hay mucho conocimiento que adquirir de los libros.
b. obtener
The spy managed to acquire some sensitive information from a mole on the inside.El espía logró obtener información confidencial de un topo infiltrado.
c. conseguir
The collector had acquired some rare handmade jewelry.El coleccionista había conseguido unas joyas hechas a mano raras.
a. adquirir
The corporation acquired several small businesses last year.La corporación adquirió varias empresas pequeñas el año pasado.
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