Acquired

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of acquire; came to possess or obtain something through one's own efforts or by purchase. Learned or developed a skill or quality.

“The museum acquired several rare paintings at auction.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈkwaɪəd/

Syllables

ac·quired

Related Words

Synonyms

obtained gained

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Wordle

Contains Q, -ED ending, and four vowels A-I-U-I-E

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Scrabble

Worth 20 points; Q provides exceptional value (10 pts)

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