Difference between Develop and Acquire

What is the difference between Develop and Acquire?

Develop as a verb is to progress. while Acquire as a verb is to get.

Develop

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To progress. To progress through a sequence of stages. To create. To bring out images latent in photographic film. To place one's pieces actively. To cause a ball to become more open and available to be played on later. Usually by moving it away from the cushion, or by opening a pack.

Example sentence: We are all gifted, but we have to discover the gift, uncover the gift, nurture and develop the gift and use it for the Glory of God and for the liberation struggle of our people.

Acquire

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To get.To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own, as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.

Example sentence: In a world that is constantly changing, there is no one subject or set of subjects that will serve you for the foreseeable future, let alone for the rest of your life. The most important skill to acquire now is learning how to learn.

We hope you now know whether to use Develop or Acquire in your sentence.

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