Synonyms for

Acquisitions

Verb / ˌækwʌˈzɪʃʌnz / Another word for acquisitions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Acquisitions means the act of acquiring or gaining something, especially an asset or company.

Synonyms & similar words

accomplishment skill attainment acquisition learning acquirement purchases takeovers mergers buyouts obtaining procurement possession acquiring getting securing gaining winning collecting accumulating receiving attaining achieving earning investment inheriting

Synonyms by register

Formal

procurements obtainment gains acquests

Informal

gets grabs pickups snags

Literary

gatherings captures acquisitions

Antonyms

disposals sales divestitures losses surrenders relinquishments

Common collocations

  • company acquisitions
  • strategic acquisitions
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • asset acquisitions
  • business acquisitions
  • hostile acquisitions
  • friendly acquisitions
  • acquisitions strategy

Word family

noun acquisition
verb acquire
adjective acquisitive

Usage note

Primarily used in business and finance contexts to refer to the act of obtaining or buying another company or asset. The adjective 'acquisitive' often carries a slightly negative connotation of being excessively eager to acquire things.

Example sentences

  1. The acquisition of the new building will help the company expand.
  2. The CEO announced the acquisition of a rival company.
  3. The company made several acquisitions this year.
  4. He was proud of his acquisition of a rare comic book.
  5. The acquisition of knowledge is important for success in life.

Quotes

  • Acquisitions are about buying market share. You can't buy goodwill. - Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.
  • The best acquisitions are the ones that never happened. - Tom Lewis
  • Acquisitions are like marriages. They start with a honeymoon and end in a courtroom. - Anonymous

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