acquiring

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: ac-quir-ing (3)

English Definition

Gaining or coming into possession of something.

Example Sentence

Acquiring a new language requires a lot of practice.

US IPA /əˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

UK IPA /əˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

obtaining gaining getting procuring attaining

losing forfeiting surrendering