acquire

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”

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”

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”

locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar

win something through one''s efforts

• “I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
• “Gain an understanding of international finance”

acquire or gain knowledge or skills

• “She learned dancing from her sister”
• “I learned Sanskrit”
• “Children acquire language at an amazing rate”

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”