Ac-quire', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. ACQUIRED; p. pr. & vb. n. ACQUIRING.] [Lat. acquīrere, from ad and quærere, to seek for; Fr. acquérir, O. Fr. acquerre, aguerre, Pr. acquirir.] To gain, usually by one's own labor or exertions.

No virtue is acquired in an instant, but step by step. Barrow.

Descent is the title whereby a man, on the death of his ancestor, acquires his estate, by right of representation, as his heir at law. Blackstone.

Synonyms—To obtain; gain; attain; procure; win; earn; secure. See OBTAIN.