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gain knowledge

[/ɡeɪn ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
verb phrase
adquirir conhecimento
1. to acquire or obtain information, understanding, or skills through learning or experience
Students gain knowledge through reading and classroom discussions.
Os alunos adquirem conhecimento através da leitura e discussões em sala de aula.
2. to develop expertise or competence in a particular subject or field
She gained knowledge in computer programming after completing the course.
Ela adquiriu conhecimento em programação de computadores após completar o curso.
Synonyms
acquire knowledgelearnobtain informationdevelop understandingaccumulate knowledge
Antonyms
lose knowledgeforgetremain ignorantunlearn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir conhecimento
most common usage
São Paulo
ganhar conhecimento
also used, more literal translation
Rio de Janeiro
pegar conhecimento
colloquial variant
Portugal
adquirir conhecimento
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

gain ground
share knowledge
thirst for knowledge
seek knowledge
expand one's horizons
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