# acquires

Pronunciation: US say "uh-KWY-urz" /əˈkwaɪɚz/; UK say "uh-KWY-uhz" /əˈkwaɪəz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of acquire. — third-person singular simple present indicative of acquire
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of acquire. Use this form when one person or thing gets or learns something.
   - _The company acquires smaller startups to expand into new markets._
   - _A young child acquires language through daily conversation rather than formal lessons._

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