reimburse

re·im·burse

verb \ˌrē-əm-ˈbərs\

re·im·bursedre·im·burs·ing

Definition of REIMBURSE

transitive verb

1

: to pay back to someone : repay <reimburse travel expenses>

2

: to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to <reimburse him for his traveling expenses>

— re·im·burs·able \-ˈbər-sə-bəl\ adjective

— re·im·burse·ment \-ˈbərs-mənt\ noun

Examples of REIMBURSE

1. <make sure you keep your receipts so we can reimburse you for your expenses>

Origin of REIMBURSE

re- + obsolete English imburse to put in the pocket, pay, from Medieval Latin imbursare, from Latin in- in- + Medieval Latin bursa purse — more at purse

First Known Use: circa 1611

Related to REIMBURSE

Synonyms: refund, repay

Related Words: give back, reciprocate, render (to); compensate, recompense, remunerate; liquidate, pay down, pay off, pay up, quit, satisfy, settle

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Rhymes with REIMBURSE

e-commerce, in reverse, intersperse, nonsense verse, privy purse, shepherd's purse, universe