Recoup

Quick meaning: Recoup is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To make back (an investment or similar).

Meaning

(transitive, intransitive) To make back (an investment or similar).

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To recover from an error.
2. (transitive) To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive voice.
3. (law, transitive) To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct.

Example Sentences

to recoup losses made at the gaming table

Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom.

And when it fails to recoup? Well, maybe you just haven't earned it yet, baby

He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested.

Word Forms

• recoups
• recouping
• recouped

Synonyms for recoup

Depending on context, synonyms include recover, withhold, deduct, reimburse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include recover, reimburse, deduct, withhold, recapture, regain.

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