recoup

[US]/rɪ'kuːp/
[UK]/rɪˈkup/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. recover what has been lost; make up for, repay.

Phrases & Collocations

recoup losses

recoup investment

recoup expenses

Example Sentences

I shall recoup my losses.

oil companies are keen to recoup their investment.

I will recoup you for any money you spend.

recoup a loss.See Synonyms at recover

It took two years before I recouped my investment.

rains have helped recoup water levels.

sleep was what she needed to recoup her strength.

It took the firm five years to recoup its losses.

The company has been forced to sell land to recoup some of the losses.

He recouped his train fares from his employers.

He recouped his travelling expenses from his employers.

The teacher, who had bought the book for the school library, felt entitled to recoup her expenses.

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