acquire vs annex

acquire

verb
  • To contract. 

  • To sample signals and convert them into digital values. 

  • To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own 

  • To get. 

annex

verb
  • To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc. 

  • To join; to be united. 

  • To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate. 

noun
  • An appendix to a book or document. 

  • An addition to the territory of a country or state, from a neighbouring country or state, normally by military force. 

  • An addition, an extension. 

  • An addition or extension to a building. 

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