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acquire

CEFR: B2

To gain, learn, or master a new language, culinary craft, or practical skill through systematic study and experiential practice.

Synonyms

attain
procure
obtain

Common Collocations

acquire skills
acquire knowledge
acquire property

Example Sentence

Immersion language retreats allow adult learners to acquire conversational fluency faster than classroom lectures.

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