acquire a reputation

:  to get as one's own:

:  to come into possession or control of often by unspecified means

:  to come to have as a new or added characteristic, trait, or ability (as by sustained effort or natural selection)

:  overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general

:  recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability

:  a place in public esteem or regard :  good name