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repurchase

[ ree-pur-chuh s ]
/ riˈpɜr tʃəs /
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verb (used with object), re·pur·chased, re·pur·chas·ing.

to buy again; regain by purchase.

noun

the act of repurchasing.

adjective

of or relating to repurchase: a repurchase contract.

Words related to repurchase

regain, restore, repay, recoup, reclaim, recover, rescue, deliver, free, redeem, extricate, release, manumit, save, liberate, emancipate, reprise, unchain, ransom, purchase

Words nearby repurchase

repugnance, repugnant, repulse, repulsion, repulsive, repurchase, repurchase agreement, reputable, reputation, repute, reputed

Origin of repurchase

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + purchase

OTHER WORDS FROM repurchase

re·pur·chas·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for repurchase

repurchase
/ (riːˈpɜːtʃɪs) /

verb (tr)

to buy back or buy again goods, securities, assets, etc

noun

an act or instance of repurchasing
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