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acquire vs share

share vs acquire

acquire is not a noun while share is a noun.

acquire and share both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquire No No Yes No
share Yes No Yes No
As verbs, share is a hyponym of acquire; that is, share is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acquire:
  • acquire: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  • share: have, give, or receive a share of
acquire (noun) share (noun)
the allotment of some amount by dividing something
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate
acquire (verb) share (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) communicate
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect give out as one's portion or share
gain through experience have, give, or receive a share of
gain knowledge or skills use jointly or in common
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract have in common
win something through one's efforts
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Difference between acquire and share

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