No. 775 in Greek
αποκτήσει
"Αποκτήσει" means "to acquire" or "to obtain."
In a sentence
Ο μαθητής κατάφερε να αποκτήσει μια πολύτιμη γνώση.
The student managed to acquire valuable knowledge.
The word 'αποκτήσει' here means 'to acquire' in the sense of gaining knowledge or understanding.
Η οικογένεια σχεδιάζει να αποκτήσει ένα νέο σπίτι.
The family plans to acquire a new house.
In this context, 'αποκτήσει' refers to the act of obtaining or purchasing something tangible, like a house.
Με την πάροδο των χρόνων, η κοινότητα έχει αποκτήσει τη φήμη μιας φιλόξενης περιοχής.
Over the years, the community has gained the reputation of a welcoming area.
Here, 'αποκτήσει' is used to indicate 'to gain' in terms of reputation or qualities over time.
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