acquire

verb

1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract"She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"
2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect"His voice took on a sad tone"
3. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)"He grew a beard"
4. locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
5. win something through one's efforts"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"
6. gain knowledge or skills"She learned dancing from her sister"
7. gain through experience"I acquired a strong aversion to television"