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acquisitive vs acquire

acquire vs acquisitive

acquisitive is an adjective but acquire is not an adjective.

acquisitive is not a verb while acquire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquisitive No Yes No No
acquire No No Yes No
acquisitive (adjective) acquire (adjective)
eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas
acquisitive (verb) acquire (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
gain through experience
gain knowledge or skills
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
win something through one's efforts
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Difference between acquisitive and acquire

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