Compilation of the best 10 collocations with Acquire

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In addition to its role as a verb, when Acquire combines with other parts of speech, it forms quality collocations. In today's article, let's explore the list of the most common 10 collocations with Acquire with PREP!

10 common collocations with Acquire in English

I. What is Acquire?

In English, Acquire is pronounced as /əˈkwaɪɚ/ and functions as both a noun and a verb, meaning: to get or obtain something. For example:

Jack’s family acquired the property in 1985.
Maria acquired the firm in 2008.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Acquire

To help you learn collocations with Acquire effectively and easily, PREP has compiled over 10 common collocations with Acquire, along with their meanings and examples. Check them out!

No.	Collocations with Acquire	Meaning	Example
1	Newly acquired /ˈnjuː.li əˈkwaɪərd/	something that has been recently bought or gained	Maria was wearing a newly acquired jacket.
2	Recently acquired /ˈriː.sənt.li əˈkwaɪərd/	something that has been recently bought or gained	The museum will put the recently acquired Picasso on display this spring.
3	Seem to have acquired /siːm tuː raise əˈkwaɪərd/	you have got although you don't know how	I seem to have acquired three copies of this book.
4	Acquire a habit /əˈkwaɪər ə ˈhæbɪt/	to develop or form a regular pattern of behavior that becomes customary or automatic	With practice, students can acquire better study habits.
5	Acquire a reputation /əˈkwaɪər ə ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/	the act of gaining or earning a particular reputation or image	Jack has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.
6	Acquire a taste for /əˈkwaɪər ə teɪst fɔːr/	the process of developing a preference or liking for something, such as a specific type of food, music, or activity	I soon acquired a taste for the local cuisine.
7	Acquire control /əˈkwaɪər kənˈtroʊl/	the act of obtaining or gaining authority, influence, or power over a situation, object, or individual	Robert had just acquired control of the New York Times.
8	Acquire ownership /əˈkwaɪər ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/	the process of obtaining or gaining legal or rightful possession of something	Mr.Smith has acquired ownership of the newspaper and printing establishment associated with his family.
9	Acquire new skills /əˈkwaɪər njuː skɪlz/	the act of obtaining or gaining additional or different abilities, expertise, or proficiencies in a certain field or area	Aptitude tests attempt to judge a person's ability to acquire new skills.
10	Acquire shares /əˈkwaɪərd ʃɛrz/	the act of obtaining or gaining ownership or a portion of the ownership in a company or organization	Many checkout staff acquired shares in the company.
11	Acquire knowledge /əˈkwaɪər ˈnɒlɪdʒ/	the act of obtaining or gaining information, understanding, or awareness about a specific subject, topic, or domain	Anna has acquired a good knowledge of English.

III. Exercises on collocations with Acquire

To have a better understanding of collocations with Acquire, let's complete the exercise section provided by PREP!

Exercise 1: Fill in the appropriate collocations with Acquire in the blanks (conjugate the verb if any):

Acquire a habit; Acquire a reputation; Acquire a taste; Acquire new skills; Acquire control

It takes time and consistency to _______ like daily exercise, but the benefits are worth the effort.
Through years of hard work and dedication, the company has _______ for delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service.
After trying sushi for the first time, Sarah gradually _______ for Japanese cuisine and now enjoys it regularly.
Attending workshops and online courses is a great way to _______ and stay competitive in today's job market.
The new CEO implemented strategic changes to _______ over the company's finances and operations, leading to increased efficiency and profitability.

Exercise 2: Conjugate the verb Acquire in the appropriate tense and form:

They _______________ a new house last month. (Simple Past)
She _______________ knowledge about different cultures during her travels. (Present Perfect)
We _______________ shares in the company and now have a stake in its success. (Past Perfect)
He _______________ control over the situation and made the necessary changes. (Simple Past)
The team _______________ new skills through rigorous training. (Present Continuous)
I _______________ a taste for classical music after attending a concert. (Present Perfect)
The company _______________ ownership of several patents. (Simple Past)
They _______________ reputation as a reliable and trustworthy brand. (Present Perfect)
She _______________ a habit of reading before going to bed. (Simple Past)
He _______________ knowledge in the field of astrophysics. (Present Continuous)

Answer:

Exercise 1:

Acquire a habit
Acquired a reputation
Acquired a taste
Acquire new skills
Acquire control

Exercise 2:

acquired
has acquired
had acquired
acquired
is acquiring
have acquired
acquired
have acquired
acquired
is acquiring

PREP hopes that after reading PREP's article on collocations with Acquire, you have learned some useful collocations with this word. Let’s follow PREP for more helpful English knowledge updates!

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