Acquire vs. Get
Difference Between Acquire and Get
Acquireverb
To gain possession of
acquire 100 shares of stock.Getverb
To come into possession or use of; receive
got a cat for her birthday.Acquireverb
To get by one's own efforts
acquire proficiency in math.Getverb
To meet with or incur
got nothing but trouble for her efforts.Acquireverb
To gain through experience; come by
acquired a growing dislike of television sitcoms.Getverb
To go after and obtain
got a book at the library.got breakfast in town.Acquireverb
To locate (a target) with an aiming device or a tracking system, such as radar.
Getverb
To go after and bring
Get me a pillow.Acquireverb
(transitive) To get.
Getverb
To purchase; buy
get groceries.Acquireverb
(transitive) To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
He acquired a title.all the riches he acquired were from hard work.One should acquire as much knowledge as possible from reading.to acquire a skillto acquire decent habits and mannersGetverb
To acquire as a result of action or effort
He got his information from the internet. You can't get water out of a stone.Acquireverb
(medicine) To contract.
Getverb
To earn
got high marks in math.Acquireverb
(computing) To sample signals and convert them into digital values.
Getverb
To accomplish or attain as a result of military action.
Acquireverb
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract;
She got a lot of paintings from her uncleThey acquired a new petGet your results the next dayGet permission to take a few days off from workGetverb
To obtain by concession or request
couldn't get the time off.got permission to go.Acquireverb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect;
His voice took on a sad toneThe story took a new turnhe adopted an air of superiorityShe assumed strange mannersThe gods assume human or animal form in these fablesGetverb
To arrive at; reach
When did you get home?.Acquireverb
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes);
He grew a beardThe patient developed abdominal painsI got funny spots all over my bodyWell-developed breastsGetverb
To reach and board; catch
She got her plane two minutes before takeoff.Acquireverb
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Getverb
To succeed in communicating with, as by telephone
can't get me at the office until nine.Acquireverb
win something through one's efforts;
I acquired a passing knowledge of ChineseGain an understanding of international financeGetverb
To become affected with (an illness, for example) by infection or exposure; catch
get the flu.got the mumps.Acquireverb
acquire or gain knowledge or skills;
She learned dancing from her sisterI learned SanskritChildren acquire language at an amazing rateGetverb
To be subjected to; undergo
got a severe concussion.Acquireverb
gain through experience;
I acquired a strong aversion to televisionChildren must develop a sense of right and wrongDave developed leadership qualities in his new positiondevelop a passion for paintingGetverb
To receive as retribution or punishment
got six years in prison for tax fraud.Getverb
To sustain a specified injury to
got my arm broken.Getverb
To perceive or become aware of by one of the senses
get a whiff of perfume.got a look at the schedule.Getverb
To gain or have understanding of
Do you get this question?.Getverb
To learn (a poem, for example) by heart; memorize.
Getverb
To find or reach by calculating
get a total.can't get the answer.Getverb
To procreate; beget
“Is my life given me for nothing but to get children and work to bring them up?” (D.H. Lawrence).Getverb
To cause to become or be in a specified state or condition
got the children tired and cross.got the shirt clean.Getverb
To make ready; prepare
get lunch for the family.Getverb
To cause to come or go
got the car through traffic.Getverb
To cause to move or leave
Get me out of here!.Getverb
To cause to undertake or perform; prevail on
got the guide to give us the complete tour.Getverb
To take, especially by force; seize
The detective got the suspect as he left the restaurant.Getverb
(Informal) To overcome or destroy
The ice storm got the rose bushes.Getverb
To evoke an emotional response or reaction in
Romantic music really gets me.Getverb
To annoy or irritate
What got me was his utter lack of initiative.Getverb
To present a difficult problem to; puzzle
“It's the suspect's indifference that gets me,” the detective said.Getverb
To take revenge on, especially to kill in revenge for a wrong.
Getverb
(Informal) To hit or strike
She got him on the chin. The bullet got him in the arm.Getverb
(Baseball) To put out or strike out
got the batter with a cut fastball.Getverb
To begin or start. Used with the present participle
I have to get working on this or I'll miss my deadline.Getverb
To have current possession of. Used in the present perfect form with the meaning of the present
We've got plenty of cash.Getverb
(Nonstandard) To have current possession of. Used in the past tense form with the meaning of the present
They got a nice house in town.Getverb
To have as an obligation. Used in the present perfect form with the meaning of the present
I have got to leave early. You've got to do the dishes.Getverb
(Nonstandard) To have as an obligation. Used in the past tense with the meaning of the present
They got to clean up this mess.Getverb
To become or grow to be
eventually got well.Getverb
To be successful in coming or going
When will we get to Dallas?.Getverb
To be able or permitted
never got to see Europe.finally got to work at home.Getverb
To be successful in becoming
get free of a drug problem.Getverb
Used with the past participle of transitive verbs as a passive voice auxiliary
got stung by a bee.Getverb
To become drawn in, entangled, or involved
got into debt.get into a hassle.Getverb
(Informal) To depart immediately
yelled at the dog to get.Getverb
To work for gain or profit; make money
Do you feel as though you're exhausting yourself getting and not making enough for spending?.Getnoun
Progeny; offspring
a thoroughbred's get.Getnoun
Chiefly British Slang git2.
Getnoun
(Sports) A return, as in tennis, on a shot that seems impossible to reach.
Getnoun
A document presented by a husband to his wife whereby a divorce is effected between them according to Jewish religious law.
Getnoun
A divorce effected by a get.
Getverb
(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
I'm going to get a computer tomorrow from the discount store.Lance is going to get Mary a ring.Getverb
(transitive) To receive.
I got a computer from my parents for my birthday.You need to get permission to leave early.He got a severe reprimand for that.Getverb
To have. See usage notes.
I've got a concert ticket for you.Getverb
(copulative) To become.
I'm getting hungry; how about you?Don't get drunk tonight.Getverb
(transitive) To cause to become; to bring about.
That song gets me so depressed every time I hear it.I'll get this finished by lunchtime.Getverb
(transitive) To fetch, bring, take.
Can you get my bag from the living-room, please?I need to get this to the office.Getverb
(transitive) To cause to do.
Somehow she got him to agree to it.I can't get it to work.Getverb
To adopt, assume, arrive at, or progress towards (a certain position, location, state).
The actors are getting into position.When are we going to get to London?I'm getting into a muddle.We got behind the wall.Getverb
(transitive) To cover (a certain distance) while travelling.
to get a mileGetverb
(transitive) To cause to come or go or move.
Getverb
(transitive) To cause to be in a certain status or position.
Getverb
(intransitive) To begin (doing something).
We ought to get moving or we'll be late.After lunch we got chatting.Getverb
(transitive) To take or catch (a scheduled transportation service).
I normally get the 7:45 train.I'll get the 9 a.m. [flight] to Boston.Getverb
(transitive) To respond to (a telephone call, a doorbell, etc).
Can you get that call, please? I'm busy.Getverb
To be able, permitted (to do something); to have the opportunity (to do something).
I'm so jealous that you got to see them perform live!The finders get to keep 80 percent of the treasure.Getverb
To understand. get it}}
Yeah, I get it, it's just not funny.I don't get what you mean by "fun". This place sucks!I mentioned that I was feeling sad, so she mailed me a box of chocolates. She gets me.Getverb
To be told; be the recipient of (a question, comparison, opinion, etc.).
"You look just like Helen Mirren." / "I get that a lot."Getverb
(informal) To be. Used to form the passive of verbs.
He got bitten by a dog.Getverb
(transitive) To become ill with or catch (a disease).
I went on holiday and got malaria.Getverb
To catch out, trick successfully.
He keeps calling pretending to be my boss—it gets me every time.Getverb
To perplex, stump.
That question's really got me.Getverb
(transitive) To find as an answer.
What did you get for question four?Getverb
To bring to reckoning; to catch (as a criminal); to effect retribution.
The cops finally got me.I'm gonna get him for that.Getverb
(transitive) To hear completely; catch.
Sorry, I didn't get that. Could you repeat it?Getverb
(transitive) To getter.
I put the getter into the container to get the gases.Getverb
To beget (of a father).
Getverb
(archaic) To learn; to commit to memory; to memorize; sometimes with out.
to get a lesson;to get out one's Greek lessonGetverb
Used with a personal pronoun to indicate that someone is being pretentious or grandiose.
Get her with her new hairdo.Getverb
Go away; get lost.
Getverb
(euphemism) To kill.
They’re coming to get you, Barbara.Getverb
To make acquisitions; to gain; to profit.
Getnoun
(dated) Offspring.
Getnoun
Lineage.
Getnoun
A difficult return or block of a shot.
Getnoun
Something gained.
Getnoun
A git.
Getnoun
(Judaism) A Jewish writ of divorce.
Getverb
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract;
She got a lot of paintings from her uncleThey acquired a new petGet your results the next dayGet permission to take a few days off from workGetverb
enter or assume a certain state or condition;
He became annoyed when he heard the bad newsIt must be getting more seriousher face went red with angerShe went into ecstasyGet going!Getverb
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition;
He got his squad on the ballThis let me in for a big surpriseHe got a girl into troubleGetverb
receive a specified treatment (abstract);
These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretationHis movie received a good reviewI got nothing but trouble for my good intentionsGetverb
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress;
She arrived home at 7 o'clockShe didn't get to Chicago until after midnightGetverb
go or come after and bring or take back;
Get me those books over there, pleaseCould you bring the wine?The dog fetched the hatGetverb
of mental or physical states or experiences;
get an ideaexperience vertigoget nauseousundergo a strange sensationThe chemical undergoes a sudden changeThe fluid undergoes shearreceive injurieshave a feelingGetverb
take vengeance on or get even;
We'll get them!That'll fix him good!This time I got himGetverb
achieve a point or goal;
Nicklaus had a 70The Brazilian team got 4 goalsShe made 29 points that dayGetverb
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner;
The ads induced me to buy a VCRMy children finally got me to buy a computerMy wife made me buy a new sofaGetverb
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase;
We finally got the suspectDid you catch the thief?Getverb
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes);
He grew a beardThe patient developed abdominal painsI got funny spots all over my bodyWell-developed breastsGetverb
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness;
He got AIDSShe came down with pneumoniaShe took a chillGetverb
communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone;
Bill called this number and he got MaryThe operator couldn't get Kobe because of the earthquakeGetverb
give certain properties to something;
get someone madShe made us look sillyHe made a fool of himself at the meetingDon't make this into a big dealThis invention will make you a millionaireMake yourself clearGetverb
move into a desired direction of discourse;
What are you driving at?Getverb
grasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of;
did you catch that allusion?We caught something of his theory in the lecturedon't catch your meaningdid you get it?She didn't get the jokeI just don't get himGetverb
attract and fix;
His look caught herShe caught his eyeCatch the attention of the waiterGetverb
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot;
the rock caught her in the back of the headThe blow got him in the backThe punch caught him in the stomachGetverb
reach by calculation;
What do you get when you add up these numbers?Getverb
acquire as a result of some effort or action;
You cannot get water out of a stoneWhere did she get these news?Getverb
purchase;
What did you get at the toy store?Getverb
perceive by hearing;
I didn't catch your nameShe didn't get his name when they met the first timeGetverb
suffer from the receipt of;
She will catch hell for this behavior!Getverb
receive as a retribution or punishment;
He got 5 years in prisonGetverb
leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form;
Scram!Getverb
reach and board;
She got the bus just as it was leavingGetverb
irritate;
Her childish behavior really get to meHis lying really gets meGetverb
evoke an emotional response;
Brahms's `Requiem' gets me every timeGetverb
apprehend and reproduce accurately;
She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawingsShe got the mood just right in her photographsGetverb
in baseball: earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher;
He drew a base on ballsGetverb
overcome or destroy;
The ice storm got my hibiscusthe cat got the goldfishGetverb
be a mystery or bewildering to;
This beats me!Got me--I don't know the answer!a vexing problemThis question really stuck meGetverb
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action;
We began working at dawnWho will start?Get working as soon as the sun rises!The first tourists began to arrive in CambodiaHe began early in the dayLet's get down to work nowGetverb
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses);
She suffered a fracture in the accidentHe had an insulin shock after eating three candy barsShe got a bruise on her legHe got his arm broken in the scuffleGetverb
make children;
Abraham begot IsaacMen often father children but don't recognize them
