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acquired

The word “acquired” has 2 syllables: ac-quired

It's pronounced as /əˈkwaɪɚd/

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In the thesaurus, “acquired” has 80 synonyms and 61 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for acquired along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for acquired

Antonyms for acquired

Meanings of acquired

  • verb
    1. To get.
    2. To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
    3. To contract.
    4. To sample signals and convert them into digital values.
  • adjective
    1. Developed after birth; not congenital.

Example Sentences

  • She acquired a new language after months of practice.
  • The company recently acquired a smaller competitor.
  • He acquired a taste for spicy food over time.
  • They acquired valuable knowledge from their travels.
  • The museum acquired a rare artifact for its collection.

On this page you'll find 141 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acquired, such as: abandoned, absorbed, accidental, accomplished, accorded, accrued, accumulated.

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