recoup

/rɪˈkuːp/

Definitions

1. verb

to earn or recover money or losses, especially after a period of financial difficulty

“The company tried to recoup its losses by increasing prices.”

2. verb

to regain or recover something, especially time or energy

“She needed to recoup some time to finish her project.”

3. noun

a sum of money recovered or earned after a period of financial difficulty

“The company’s profits served as a recoup of its previous losses.”

Synonyms

  • make up for
  • recover

Antonyms

  • lose
  • squander