Synonyms for acquirement


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-kwahyuh r-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : əˈkwaɪər mənt


Définition of acquirement

  • noun accomplishment
Example sentences :
  • She has, indeed, a natural politeness, which transcends all acquirement.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The government of the passions, or the acquirement of the habit of virtue.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part I] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • The graces of manner are as much matter of acquirement as are the notes of music.
  • Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever
  • The grand thing that is needed is to give the sexes like motives for acquirement.
  • Extract from : « Susan B. Anthony » by Alma Lutz
  • "I think you will find the acquirement of French and Italian sufficient discipline," said he.
  • Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton
  • He gave his days and nights to the acquirement of various sciences.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 462 » by Various
  • Holiness, to be truly human, must not only be a gift, but an acquirement.
  • Extract from : « Holy in Christ » by Andrew Murray
  • His after life does not seem to have been favorable to its acquirement.
  • Extract from : « Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals » by William H. Armstrong
  • For the first, acquirement is necessary; for the second, discipline; for the third, art.
  • Extract from : « My Novel, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • His circle of acquirement was, I found, rather literary than scientific.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Betsey » by Hugh Miller

Antonyms for acquirement

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