acquisition vs acquire

acquisition is a noun but acquire is not a noun.

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

acquisition (noun)	acquire (noun)
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
an ability that has been acquired by training
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
something acquired

acquisition (verb)	acquire (verb)
	come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
	gain through experience
	gain knowledge or skills
	come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
	win something through one's efforts
	locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar