verb

recoup

rih-KOOP

Recoup (verb) means to get back money that was spent or lost. Example: “The company hopes to recoup its losses by next year.”

verb

To get back money that was spent or lost.

"The company hopes to recoup its losses by next year."

"It took three months to recoup the cost of the new equipment."

How to use recoup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo make back money or resources that were spent or lost.

Common mistake

Often misspelled "recoop" — the correct spelling is recoup, rhyming with "group."

Easily confused with

recoop

Common pairings

recoup losses recoup costs recoup an investment

recouped past tense, recoups singular

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The company hopes to _____ its losses by next year.

From French recouper, literally "to cut back."

Origin: French

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What does “recoup” mean?

The word “recoup” means to get back money that was spent or lost. In plain terms, to make back money or resources that were spent or lost.

How do you pronounce “recoup”?

“Recoup” is pronounced rih-KOOP (/ɹɪˈkup/ in IPA).

How do you use “recoup” in a sentence?

Here is “recoup” used in a sentence: “The company hopes to recoup its losses by next year.”

What part of speech is “recoup”?

“Recoup” is a verb.

Where does the word “recoup” come from?

The word “recoup” comes from French. From French recouper, literally "to cut back.".

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