acquisition synonyms

acquisition

n.

  1. The act of acquiring

    acquirement, acquiring, obtainment, attainment, procuring, procurement, procuration, purchase, recovery, retrieval, redemption, takeover, appropriation, accretion, addition, inheriting, winning, gaining.

  2. Anything acquired

    purchase, addition, inheritance, gift, donation, grant, gain, possession, property, belonging, asset, accomplishment, achievement, acquirement, accession, increment, profit, income, winnings, booty, proceeds, benefit, prize, reward, award, premium, bonus, fee, allowance, benefaction, patrimony, dividend, find*, catch*, buy*. *

    Antonyms loss*, expenditure*, penalty.

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