Acquired [adjective]

Definition of Acquired:

gained by personal exertion

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Sentence/Example of Acquired:

What he has done in any one species or distinct kind of writing would have been sufficient to have acquired him a great name.

But the contrast thus presented is one that has acquired a new meaning in the age in which we live.

Of course, newly acquired Ferns will pay for extra attention in the way of watering until they have secured a proper roothold.

These additional languages can be acquired easily if they are learnt in the right way.

He was a bookbinder previous to going upon the stage; and acquired a high degree of reputation as an actor.

Of late, however, it has acquired a far greater interest through the discovery of coal underneath its surface.

To Indians that appears a miraculous thing, beyond what is either acquired or natural.

She was a woman of too much natural and acquired poise to remain askew under any shock.

He acquired great wealth, and was a highly accomplished man.

She spent much of her time in the water since she had acquired finally the art of swimming.