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acquired

intermediateB2

/əˈkwaɪərd/ · ac-quired

Obtained or received through effort or experience.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Obtained or received through effort or experience.

محنت یا تجربے کے ذریعے حاصل کردہ۔

حاصل کردہ

haasil karda

Synonyms

obtainedaccomplishedachievedحاصل کیا ہواپایا ہواکامیاب

Antonyms

lostforfeitedabandonedکھویا ہواضائع کردہچھوڑا ہوا

Common Collocations

  • acquired skills
  • acquired taste
  • acquired knowledge

Example Sentences

He acquired the skills necessary for the job.

اس نے کام کے لئے ضروری مہارتیں حاصل کیں۔

Us ne kaam ke liye zaroori maharaatain haasil kin.

The company acquired a new technology to improve production.

کمپنی نے پیداوار کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے نئی ٹیکنالوجی حاصل کی۔

Company ne paidawar ko behtar banane ke liye nayi technology haasil ki.

She acquired a taste for classical music over the years.

اس نے سالوں کے دوران کلاسیکی موسیقی کا ذائقہ حاصل کرلیا۔

Us ne saalon ke doran classical moseqi ka zaiqa haasil kar liya.

Easily Confused With

acquire:To acquire is the verb form, while acquired is the past participle or adjective form.
acquisition:Acquisition refers to the act of acquiring, whereas acquired describes something that has been obtained.

Word Family

acquire
verbحاصل کرنا
acquisition
nounحصول

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of acquiring knowledge through study.

Imagine a person reading a book and gaining new skills.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بڑا جو یار ہمارا ہے، ہم اس کے ہوں جو لوگ حاصل کرتے ہیں

Bara jo yaar hamara hai, hum is ke hon jo log hasil karte hain

The one who is our great friend, we are among those who acquire.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "acquirere" — to obtain

First known use: 14th century

The word 'acquired' comes from the Latin 'acquirere', which means to obtain or receive. Over time, it evolved through Middle English before taking its modern form.