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acquire win gain earn

Win something through one's efforts WordNet 3.0

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Win something through one's efforts WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

To gain (success) through applied effort or work. OmegaWiki

To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own. Wiktionary

To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate. Wiktionary

I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Gain an understanding of international finance WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Win someone's confidence and friendship Open English WordNet

To acquire decent habits and manners. Wiktionary

To acquire a skill. Wiktionary

One should acquire' as much knowledge as possible from reading. Wiktionary

All the riches he acquired were from hard work. Wiktionary

He acquired a title. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

acquire, win, gain

Wiktionary

acquire, gain

OmegaWiki

earn, gain

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