formulate vs acquire

formulate and acquire both are verbs.

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

formulate (verb)	acquire (verb)
put into words or an expression	come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	gain through experience
prepare according to a formula	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