acquire

verb:to come into possession of something; to obtain or get
- She managed to acquire a rare first‑edition book at the auction.
verb:to gain knowledge, skill, or experience through learning or practice
- He acquired fluency in Spanish after living in Madrid for a year.
verb:to develop or contract a condition, disease, or habit
- Unfortunately, many smokers acquire respiratory problems over time.
verb:to bring something under one's control or ownership, especially in a business context
- The tech giant plans to acquire the startup to expand its artificial‑intelligence portfolio.