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acquire over time

[/əˈkwaɪər ˈoʊvər taɪm/]
verb phrase
adquirir ao longo do tempo
1. To gradually obtain or gain possession of something through a continuous process rather than all at once
She acquired fluency in Spanish over time through consistent practice.
Ela adquiriu fluência em espanhol ao longo do tempo através da prática consistente.
2. To accumulate or build up something gradually
The company acquired valuable assets over time by making strategic investments.
A empresa adquiriu ativos valiosos ao longo do tempo através de investimentos estratégicos.
Synonyms
gradually obtainaccumulatebuild up graduallydevelop over timegain progressively
Antonyms
losedispose ofrelinquishacquire immediatelyobtain instantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir ao longo do tempo
Most common and standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
ir adquirindo com o tempo
Alternative progressive form emphasizing continuous acquisition
Portugal
adquirir com o passar do tempo
Common phrasing in European Portuguese
General
acumular gradualmente
Used when emphasizing accumulation aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

bit by bit
little by little
step by step
in due course
with time comes understanding
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