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To have recovered something that has been misplaced, stolen, or hidden away
“Because he had lost everything in the shipwreck, he was sent off on a trading voyage to recoup his lost fortune.”
Past tense for to compensate (someone) for money lost or spent
“He had been working for thirteen years at this, and was satisfied that this measly sum would not recoup him for the money and time he had devoted to it.”
Past tense for to become sound or healthy again
“We were told by Mother that for the next few days we were not to make any noise whilst at play, as a very sick person was being brought to our house to recoup from illness.”
Past tense for to pay off (a debt or creditor)
Past tense for to earn through work or effort
Having been returned to the same or original place
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