repurchase
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈpɜːrʧəs/
KK: /rɪˈpɜrʧəs/
noun
Definition
The act of buying something again that you have sold or owned before.
Example
After selling his old car, he decided to make a repurchase of it when he had enough money.
Conversation
Did you hear about my decision to repurchase that old guitar I sold?
Really? I thought you were done with it for good!
I missed it too much, so I figured a repurchase was worth it.
That makes sense! It's great to have something you love back.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
buyback
reacquisition
repurchase
Antonyms
sale
disposal
divestment
transitive verb
Definition
To buy something again after having previously purchased it.
Example
After realizing he needed a new phone, he decided to repurchase the same model he had before.
Tense Forms
Past: repurchased
Past Participle: repurchased
Conversation
I just found out they have a sale on those shoes I love.
That's awesome! Are you going to repurchase them?
Definitely! I can't resist a good deal on my favorite pair.
Root Explanation
Repurchase → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "purchase" (from Old French *pourchacier*, meaning to seek or obtain). The word "repurchase" means to buy something again.
Memory Tip
Think of buying something 'again' ('re-') after having obtained it before.
Visually Confused Words
prepurchase
prepurchaser
purchase
propurchase
purchaser
rephase
rechase
overpurchase