acquire means : 1- to get something , especially by buying it: the museum has acquired the painting for $10 million 2- to learn knowledge or skills: you should know how to use the skills you have acquired . attain means:to achieve something after trying for a long time more women have attained high positions in business. gain means: to get or achieve something that is important, useful or vauable this job can help you gain a lot of experience. obtain means:(formal) to get something souvenirs can be obtained at the museum gift shop.

Acquire - to gain possession or to acquire things. Gain same as acquire or gain something. She has gained ten pounds. You'll never gain anything for being dishonest. Attain - to gain, reach or accomplish. She attained to the highest ranking female officer in her newly adopted country..