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to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in<I'm not sure I got the math in our homework assignment>— see learn 1
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to become affected with (a disease or disorder)<don't cough on me—I don't want to get your cold>— see contract 1
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to become the father of<Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son>— see father
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to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests<tried to get our mother to let us go to the concert, but she refused>— see persuade
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to come upon after searching, study, or effort<redid the math problem until I got the right answer>— see find 1
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to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts<continuously clearing your throat like that is starting to get to me>— see irritate 1
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to eventually have as a state or quality<it's going to get colder as winter approaches>— see become
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to receive as return for effort<got an A on his final paper>— see earn 1
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to recognize the meaning of<even though I've studied this chapter all week, I still don't get it>— see comprehend 1
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to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly<the defense tackled the running back and got the ball>— see catch 1
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to leave a place often for another<will get away to the Bahamas for a vacation>— see go 2
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