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- [ri-koop]
- /rɪˈkup/
- /rɪˈkuːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-koop]
- /rɪˈkup/
Definitions of recoup word
- verb with object recoup to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment. 1
- verb with object recoup to regain or recover. 1
- verb with object recoup to reimburse or indemnify; pay back: to recoup a person for expenses. 1
- verb with object recoup Law. to withhold (a portion of something due), having some rightful claim to do so. 1
- verb without object recoup to get back an equivalent, as of something lost. 1
- verb without object recoup Law. to plead in defense a claim arising out of the same subject matter as the plaintiff's claim. 1
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Origin of recoup
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French recouper to cut back, cut again, equivalent to re- re- + couper to cut; see coup1
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Parts of speech for Recoup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recoup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
recoup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recoup
verb recoup
- ante up — If you ante up an amount of money, you pay your share, sometimes unwillingly.
- call in — If you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
- call up — If you call someone up, you telephone them.
- cash in — If you say that someone cashes in on a situation, you are criticizing them for using it to gain an advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way.
- catch up — If you catch up with someone who is in front of you, you reach them by walking faster than they are walking.
noun recoup
- convalescence — Convalescence is the period or process of becoming healthy and well again after an illness or operation.
Antonyms for recoup
verb recoup
- downslide — a decline or downward trend, as of prices.
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