Recoup

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkuːp/

Definitions of recoup

verb to regain or recover something lost or spent

Example Sentences

A1 I need to recoup the money I spent on my new phone.

A2 She hopes to recoup her investment in the stock market.

B1 The company is working hard to recoup its losses from last quarter.

B2 After a few successful projects, she was able to recoup her reputation in the industry.

C1 The government implemented new policies to recoup the economy after the recession.

C2 The business was able to recoup its initial investment within the first year of operation.

Examples of recoup in a Sentence

formal The company aims to recoup its losses by implementing cost-cutting measures.

informal I need to recoup the money I spent on that concert ticket by selling some old clothes.

slang I gotta recoup some cash before the weekend so I can go out with my friends.

figurative After a long day of work, I like to recoup by taking a relaxing bath.

Grammatical Forms of recoup

• past tense: recouped
• plural: recoups
• comparative: more recoup
• superlative: most recoup
• present tense: recoups
• future tense: will recoup
• perfect tense: has recouped
• continuous tense: is recouping
• singular: recoup
• positive degree: recoup
• infinitive: to recoup
• gerund: recouping
• participle: recouping

Origin and Evolution of recoup

First Known Use: 1628 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'recoup' originated from the Old French word 'recouper', which means 'to cut back' or 'to deduct'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'recoup' has evolved to also mean 'to regain' or 'to recover', especially in terms of finances or losses.