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repurchase

 

[ ˌriːˈpɜːrʧəs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

buy back

To repurchase means to buy something again that you have previously sold or owned. This term is often used in financial contexts, such as when companies buy back their own shares from the marketplace.

Synonyms

buy back, reacquire

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to repurchase its shares after a decline in stock price.
  • He had to repurchase the item he regretted selling.
  • The firm repurchased the contract to regain control over its assets.
Context #2 | Noun

buying back

A repurchase is an act of buying back an item or asset that was previously owned or sold. It can refer to both personal transactions and corporate actions.

Synonyms

buyback, reacquisition

Examples of usage

  • Their repurchase of the property marked a significant investment decision.
  • The firm announced a new repurchase program to increase shareholder value.
  • A repurchase agreement is commonly used in financial markets.

Translations

Translations of the word "repurchase" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recompra

🇮🇳 पुनर्खरीद

🇩🇪 Rückkauf

🇮🇩 pembelian kembali

🇺🇦 повторна покупка

🇵🇱 odkup

🇯🇵 再購入

🇫🇷 rachat

🇪🇸 recompra

🇹🇷 geri satın alma

🇰🇷 재구매

🇸🇦 إعادة الشراء

🇨🇿 zpětný nákup

🇸🇰 spätný nákup

🇨🇳 回购

🇸🇮 ponovna nakup

🇮🇸 afturkaup

🇰🇿 қайта сатып алу

🇬🇪 ახალი შეძენა

🇦🇿 təkrar satınalma

🇲🇽 recompra

Word origin

The term 'repurchase' is formed by the prefix 're-' meaning again, and the word 'purchase,' which comes from Middle English 'perchacen' or 'purchasen'. This Middle English word derives from the Old French 'pourchacier' meaning to chase or pursue, which in turn comes from the Latin 'purchasare', a variation of 'purchasare' or 'purchasum' that means to buy. The concept of repurchasing has significant applications in finance and commerce, especially since the late 20th century when companies began to engage in stock repurchase programs to signal confidence in their business and to enhance shareholder value. The use of 'repurchase' has evolved, but it fundamentally retains the idea of acquiring back ownership of something previously sold.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,155, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.