haber

/ˈhɑːbər/

Definitions

1. noun

a German surname, possibly derived from the German word for ‘to have’ or a variant of the name Habberton

“The famous physicist Heisenberg had a connection to a person named Haber.”

2. verb

to obtain, gain, or acquire something

“She had to haber the skills needed for the job quickly.”

Synonyms

  • obtain
  • procure

Antonyms

  • lose
  • misplace