Definition

To obtain something again that was previously owned or possessed.

Example

After losing his favorite book, he was determined to reacquire it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really miss my old guitar; I hope I can reacquire it soon.

That would be awesome! It had such a great sound.

Yeah, I regret selling it, but I needed the cash back then.

Totally understandable, but once you reacquire it, you'll be playing your favorite songs again!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reacquire → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "acquirere" (meaning to obtain or gain). The word "reacquire" means to obtain something again after having lost it.

Memory Tip

Think of getting something back 'again' ('re-') that you had previously 'gained' ('acquirere').

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