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
[ Syn: get ]
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 ones efforts; I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese; Gain an understanding of international finance
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