acquiring

ac·quir·ing
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/əˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

A form of acquire — To get.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of acquire

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe act of acquiring something

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Broader
actdeedhuman action

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Rhymes & wordplay

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acquiring,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acquiring.

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