General Synonyms:
* Obtain
* Gain
* Get
* Secure
* Procure
* Attain
* Earn
* Come by
* Receive
Formal/More Specific Synonyms:
* Purchase: To buy something.
* Acquire: To gain possession of something, often through effort or payment.
* Earn: To gain something through work or merit.
* Inherit: To receive something from a deceased person.
* Bestow: To give something as a gift.
* Accumulate: To gather something over time.
* Amass: To gather a large quantity of something.
* Assimilate: To absorb something into a larger system.
* Appropriate: To take something for one's own use.
Figurative Synonyms:
* Develop: To acquire a skill or characteristic.
* Cultivate: To develop a relationship or skill.
* Master: To acquire complete control over something.
Less Formal Synonyms:
* Pick up: To obtain something casually.
* Snag: To acquire something quickly or unexpectedly.
* Land: To acquire something successfully, especially after effort.
* Score: To obtain something desirable, especially through effort or luck.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.