restitute

res·ti·tute

verb \ˈres-tə-ˌtüt, -ˌtyüt\

res·ti·tut·edres·ti·tut·ing

Definition of RESTITUTE

transitive verb

1

: to restore to a former state or position

2

: give back; especially : refund

intransitive verb

: to undergo restitution

Origin of RESTITUTE

Latin restitutus, past participle of restituere

First Known Use: circa 1500

Rhymes with RESTITUTE

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