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acquiring

verb
uh-KWY-ring/əˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

1 meaning of acquiring

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of acquire. Use this -ing form when getting or buying something is happening now.

    The company is acquiring a smaller business next month.

    Acquiring new skills takes time and steady practice.

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acquiring is a form of acquire

acquire, verb: To get something for yourself, usually through your own effort. Full entry

Forms
acquireacquires he/she/itacquiring -ing formacquired past tense, past participle
Spelling
acquire → acquiring: drop the e, add -ing

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