ingross

/ɪŋˈɡrɒs/

Definitions

1. verb

to fill or increase (something) with a large amount of something else, especially money or wealth

“The greedy merchant sought to ingross the profits from the new business venture.”

2. noun

a person or company that ingrosses, especially in order to gain an unfair advantage

“The city officials accused the company of being an ingrosser, trying to manipulate the market.”

Synonyms

  • accumulate
  • amass

Antonyms

  • deplete
  • diminish