acquire 5verbdomain: v possessionPrinceton WordNet [ver.3.1]EnglishDefinitionwin something through one's effortsReport errorPath to highest hypernymMorphologySynset graphExamples1.I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese2.Gain an understanding of international finance3.win someone's confidence and friendshipSynonymswin 2win something through one's effortsgain 2win something through one's efforts