Acquire (verb)

1. To come into possession or control of : gain.
2. To gain as a result of one's efforts : learn or develop.

Origin:

Middle english aquiren, from old french acuirer, from latin acquirere, from ad- + quaerere to seek, ask.

Examples:

1. She acquired a new car.
2. The company acquired a new subsidiary.
3. The book is a great way to acquire knowledge about history.
4. He acquired a taste for sushi.
5. She acquired the property through inheritance.