Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪst/
noun a person who acquires or obtains something
A1 I made an acquist at the store yesterday.
A2 She couldn't resist making an acquist of the beautiful painting.
B1 The company's recent acquists have helped expand their market presence.
B2 The acquist of a new software system has greatly improved our efficiency.
C1 The acquist of the competitor's business was a strategic move.
C2 His acquist of the rare antique was the talk of the auction house.
verb to acquire or obtain something
A1 I acquired a new book from the library.
A2 She acquired a taste for spicy food during her trip.
B1 The company acquired a smaller competitor last year.
B2 He acquired a valuable piece of art at an auction.
C1 The professor has acquired a vast amount of knowledge over the years.
C2 The billionaire acquired several luxury properties in the city.
formal The company made an acquisition to expand its market share.
informal I heard they just bought a new company to grow their business.
slang They scored a sweet deal by picking up that new business.
figurative She acquired a wealth of knowledge through years of hard work.
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