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(ac-quir-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. getting or coming into possession of something.

Example Sentence

She is acquiring new skills in school.

More Example Sentences

They are acquiring knowledge from their studies.

Synonyms

gaining; obtaining; securing

Antonyms

losing; relinquishing; giving up

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Rhymes

  • firing
  • hiring
  • meiring
  • quiring
  • syring
  • tiring
  • wiring

  • acquiring
  • admiring
  • aspiring
  • conspiring
  • expiring
  • inspiring
  • perspiring
  • rehiring
  • requiring
  • retiring
  • spiering

  • uninspiring
  • acquiring
  • desiring
  • inquiring
  • inspiring
  • requiring
  • retiring
  • rewiring
  • transpiring
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