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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Is acquired the right word to use here?

”She acquired most of her musical influences during her early 20s”

  

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No, that doesn't sound right. One acquires a musical taste, not a musical influence. But you can have Her musical influences date back to her early 20s.

  • No, that doesn't sound right.
  • One acquires a musical taste, not a musical influence.
  • But you can have Her musical influences date back to her early 20s.
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2 Answers
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No, that doesn't sound right.


One acquires a musical taste, not a musical influence.


But you can have


Her musical influences date back to her early 20s.

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I am OK with "acquired" here.

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