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acquire knowledge

[ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r ˈnä-lij]
verb phrase
adquirir conhecimento
1. to gain or obtain knowledge through learning, study, or experience
She worked hard to acquire knowledge about marine biology.
Ela trabalhou duro para adquirir conhecimento sobre biologia marinha.
2. to develop skills or understanding in a particular subject or field
Students acquire knowledge through reading and classroom discussions.
Os alunos adquirem conhecimento através da leitura e discussões em sala de aula.
Synonyms
gain knowledgeobtain knowledgelearneducate oneselfaccumulate knowledgebuild expertise
Antonyms
forgetlose knowledgeremain ignorantunlearn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir conhecimento
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
adquirir conhecimento
common formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
adquirir conhecimento
standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'ganhar conhecimento'
Portugal
adquirir conhecimento
formal usage; 'ganhar conhecimento' also used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

thirst for knowledge
pursuit of knowledge
expand one's horizons
broaden one's mind
estar sempre a aprender
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