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Another word for acquisitive

ADJ

  1. Having a strong urge to obtain or possess something, especially material wealth, in quantity

    See also:

    give

    desire

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Another word for acquisitive

MOD

  1. See also:

    greedy

    see-syn-study-at

    greedy

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Sentence Examples

  • acquisitive crime goes toward the purchase of heroin or crack.

  • acquisitive overtures wound up with.

  • acquisitive growth.

  • acquisitive society where personal greed is accorded social respect.

  • acquisitive group recently forked out £ 21 million for luxury jeweler Mappin & Webb.

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