Term: acquire

acquire (verb):

• General: to get or obtain something, especially something that requires effort or money.
• Business: to buy or take control of a company or an asset.
• Skills/Knowledge: to learn or develop a specific ability or habit over time.

synonyms: obtain, gain, attain, procure, purchase. 

pronunciation: /əˈkwaɪər/ 

translation: iegūt, apgūt, nopirkt (uzņēmumu) 

example: The company plans to acquire its smaller rival to expand its market share in Europe. 

other words from this root: acquisition (noun), acquisitive (adjective).

Contextual Usage

• Skills and Language: Used when a person learns something naturally or through practice.”It takes several years to acquire a high level of fluency in a foreign language.”
• Business and Finance: Refers to “Mergers and Acquisitions” (M&A). It is the formal word for one company buying another.
• Physical Objects: Often used for large or expensive items, such as land, art, or equipment.”The museum was able to acquire a rare painting by Rembrandt for its permanent collection.”
• Medical/Scientific: Used when someone “catches” a disease or develops a trait.”Some bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics over many generations.”