repurchase

[ree-pur-chuhs] / riˈpɜr tʃəs /

VERB

ransom

Synonyms

STRONG

deliver emancipate extricate free liberate manumit recover redeem regain release reprise rescue save unchain

WEAK

buy freedom of buy out obtain release of pay for release of set free unfetter

Antonyms

STRONG

confine forfeit harm hold hurt imprison incarcerate keep limit lose restrain

VERB

redeem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pay off reclaim recoup regain repay restore win back

STRONG

cash change cover defray discharge exchange purchase ransom recapture reinstate repossess retrieve settle

WEAK

buy back buy off call in cash in get back make good replevin replevy take in trade in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit lose

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

abandon disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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And while Abel said share repurchases were an “important capital-allocation option,” the company didn’t buy back any stock during the fourth quarter, extending that trend to six quarters.

From MarketWatch

The company refrained from repurchasing any of its own shares during the quarter, marking the sixth-straight period in which it didn’t buy back any stock.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s just been a great marketing opportunity and a great buying opportunity. And that’s why we are doing this incredible repurchase authorization of $50 billion,” he added.

From MarketWatch

The Bank of Korea on Thursday left its benchmark seven-day repurchase rate at 2.50%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Management has said the bank intends to cancel repurchased shares after three years from the buyback period.

From The Wall Street Journal

repurchase

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