acquire vs assume

assume vs acquire

acquire and assume both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
acquire	No	No	Yes	No
assume	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, acquire and assume are synonyms defined as:

acquire and assume: take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

Other synonyms of acquire include adopt, take, take on.

acquire (verb)	assume (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)	put clothing on one's body
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
gain through experience	take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
gain knowledge or skills	take up someone's soul into heaven
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract	make a pretence of
win something through one's efforts	occupy or take on
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar	seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
	take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
	take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

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