reimburse
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ɪmˈbɜrs verb (used with object), re·im·bursed, re·im·burs·ing.
1.
to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred: The insurance company reimbursed him for his losses in the fire.
2.
to pay back; refund; repay.
Origin:
1605–15; re- + obsolete imburse to put into a purse, pay < Medieval Latin imbursāre, equivalent to Latin im- im-1 + Medieval Latin -bursāre, derivative of bursa purse, bag
1605–15; re- + obsolete imburse to put into a purse, pay < Medieval Latin imbursāre, equivalent to Latin im- im-1 + Medieval Latin -bursāre, derivative of bursa purse, bag
Related forms
re·im·burs·a·ble, adjective
re·im·burse·ment, noun
re·im·burs·er, noun
non·re·im·bursed, adjective
non·re·im·burse·ment, noun
Synonyms
1. recompense, remunerate, indemnify, redress, recoup.
1. recompense, remunerate, indemnify, redress, recoup.
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to repay or compensate (someone) for (money already spent, losses, damages, etc): your fare will be reimbursed after your interview | |
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| reim'bursable | |
| —adj | |
| reim'bursement | |
| —n | |
| reim'burser | |
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Word Origin & History
reimburse
1611, from re- "back" + imburse "to pay, enrich," lit. "put in a purse" (c.1530), from M.Fr. embourser, from O.Fr. em- "in" + borser "to get money," from borse "purse," from M.L. bursa (see purse).
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Example sentences
They serve only to calm jitters now, not actually reimburse in the future.
Insurers will not usually reimburse patients for brand-new tests.
Where the vouchers are not readily available, employers will be able to reimburse workers in cash for their transit costs.
Ford has already said that it will reimburse buyers if it reduces the prices of its cars later in the year.
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