Definition

A person or company that is being bought or taken over by another company.

Example

The acquiree was a small tech startup that attracted the attention of several larger firms.

Conversation

Did you hear about the latest acquiree in the tech industry?

Yeah, I read that the company was just bought out last week!

It's interesting how they plan to integrate the acquiree into their existing operations.

Definitely! It could change the whole market dynamic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acquiree is formed from "acquire" (from Latin "acquirere", meaning to obtain or gain) and the suffix "-ee" (meaning a person who receives or is affected by an action). The word "acquiree" refers to a person who is acquired or received, particularly in a business context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'gaining' something ('acquire') and the '-ee' indicating that this person is the one receiving it. An acquiree is someone who is being obtained.

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