Recoup
/rɪˈkuːp/verb
To get back the same amount you spent or lost.
She sold her car to recoup some of her loss.
Often appears as...
- recoup losses
- recoup costs
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Recovery
Used when discussing money that has been spent or lost, especially in personal contexts.
After the concert was canceled, they struggled to recoup the ticket costs.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Immediate
Recouping often takes time and isn't instant, especially when dealing with large amounts.
It took her years to recoup the savings she spent on her startup.
Compare with
capturecompensategainmake up forreclaimrecoverredeemretrieve
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