Adjective – 1. get something: to get or obtain possession of something 2. develop something: to learn or develop something a habit I acquired in the army 3. locate something by radar: to locate an object such as an aircraft or ship by the use of radar or other detector [15th century. Via Old French acquerre < Latin acquirere "get something extra" < quaerere "try to get or obtain"] -ac·quir·a·ble, adjective -ac·quired, adjective Word Key: Synonyms