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acquiring

intermediateB1

/əˈkwaɪərɪŋ/ · ac-quir-ing

To come into possession of; to obtain.

Meanings

verbformal

To come into possession of; to obtain.

کہیں سے کچھ حاصل کرنا؛ حاصل کرنا۔

حاصل کرنا

haasil karna

Synonyms

obtainprocuregainحاصل کرناپانادریافت کرنا

Antonyms

loseforfeitdiscardکھو دیناچھوڑ دینانچھاور کرنا

Common Collocations

  • acquiring knowledge
  • acquiring skills
  • acquiring a company

Example Sentences

He is acquiring new skills for his job.

وہ اپنی نوکری کے لیے نئی مہارتیں حاصل کر رہا ہے۔

Woh apni naukri ke liye nai mahartain haasil kar raha hai.

Acquiring a degree can enhance your career.

ڈگری حاصل کرنا آپ کے کیریئر کو بڑھا سکتا ہے۔

Degree haasil karna aap ke career ko barha sakta hai.

The company is acquiring a smaller competitor.

کمپنی ایک چھوٹی حریف کو حاصل کر رہی ہے۔

Company aik choti hareef ko haasil kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

acquisition:Acquiring refers to the process of obtaining, while acquisition is the act or fact of acquiring.

Word Family

acquire
verbحاصل کرنا
acquisition
nounحاصل کردہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of acquiring as 'aquire to gain' someone's trust.

Imagine a person reaching out to grab a trophy symbolizing success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "acquirere" — to gain, attain

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from Latin to Middle English before entering modern English usage.