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Meanings of acquire in inglês

português
atingir
catalão
obtenir
espanhol
sacar

To come to have or undergo a change of physical features or attributes.

        atingir
        português
        assumir
        catalão
        assumir
        espanhol
        asumir

        Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.

              assumir
              português
              atingir
              catalão
              instruir-se
              espanhol
              aprender

              To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

                    atingir
                    português
                    atingir
                    catalão
                    guanyar-se

                    Win something through one's efforts.

                        atingir
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                        Examples for "win"
                        Examples for "win"
                        1
                        David Silva provided the EPL leaders' second late win in four days.
                        The South African
                        2
                        Mrs Carr said the result was not a win for animal activists.
                        News.com.au
                        3
                        The best way to arrange matters is to create a win-win situation.
                        Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
                        4
                        However it was not far off, with Spain second favourite to win.
                        The Guardian
                        5
                        He's also seeking to lead Europe to a historic fourth straight win.
                        The Irish Times
                        1
                        That could lead to weight gain and related health problems, he added.
                        Reuters
                        2
                        They were trying to gain entrance by any means necessary, including violence.
                        Class of 88
                        3
                        However, Mr Salmond said Scots had everything to gain by voting yes.
                        BBC
                        4
                        And there two good reasons to think Ericsson may gain market share.
                        Reuters
                        5
                        Proportional representation would allow new parties to gain seats and share power.
                        The Guardian
                        Usage of acquire in inglês
                        1
                        Each year, millions of people acquire this infection by drinking unclean water.
                        Pubmed
                        2
                        South Oil Company will acquire Occidental's stake, ministry spokesman Asim Jihad said.
                        Reuters
                        3
                        Perform really well and you can acquire Good, Great and Perfect awards.
                        Wired
                        4
                        The company announced a move to acquire the facility late last year.
                        The Irish Times
                        5
                        Households quite understandably want to reduce debt levels, not acquire more debt.
                        Reuters
                        6
                        It is not a book to be read simply to acquire information.
                        A history of god: the 4000-year quest of judaism, christianity, ...
                        7
                        Businesses would be required to acquire an ever-decreasing number carbon pollution permits.
                        Reuters
                        8
                        Engie said earlier this month it intended to acquire the remaining stake.
                        Reuters
                        9
                        The company has no current plans to acquire hotels or issue equity.
                        Reuters
                        10
                        The split-off will let Time Warner Cable acquire companies using the stock.
                        Reuters
                        11
                        Attempts to acquire technology through front companies is also difficult to track.
                        Wired
                        12
                        We asked a number of questions about Pfizer's bid to acquire AstraZeneca.
                        The Guardian
                        13
                        Intueri Education Group says it's still looking for other businesses to acquire.
                        Radio NZ
                        14
                        Sigma is unable to acquire the pharmacy business because of competition concerns.
                        Reuters
                        15
                        They acquire a glycinergic neurotransmitter type during the second day of development.
                        Pubmed
                        16
                        These cells can acquire a memory-like phenotype, in particular under lymphopenic conditions.
                        Pubmed
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