reimburse

verb

re·im·burse | \ ˌrē-əm-ˈbərs

reimbursed; reimbursing

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

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Other Words from reimburse

reimbursable \ ˌrē-əm-ˈbər-sə-bəl

\ adjective

reimbursement \ ˌrē-əm-ˈbərs-mənt

\ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for reimburse

pay, compensate, remunerate, satisfy, reimburse, indemnify, repay, recompense mean to give money or its equivalent in return for something. pay implies the discharge of an obligation incurred. paid their bills compensate implies a making up for services rendered. an attorney well compensated for her services remunerate clearly suggests paying for services rendered and may extend to payment that is generous or not contracted for. promised to remunerate the searchers handsomely satisfy implies paying a person what is required by law. all creditors will be satisfied in full reimburse implies a return of money that has been spent for another's benefit. reimbursed employees for expenses indemnify implies making good a loss suffered through accident, disaster, warfare. indemnified the families of the dead miners repay stresses paying back an equivalent in kind or amount. repay a favor with a favor recompense suggests due return in amends, friendly repayment, or reward. passengers were recompensed for the delay

Examples of reimburse in a Sentence

make sure you keep your receipts so we can reimburse you for your expenses

Recent Examples on the Web

Part of Einstein's settlement agreement with OPSB is Einstein's promise to reimburse parents for their transportation expenses from this school year. — Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, NOLA.com, "Einstein Charter spent $85,000 on lawyers during busing dispute," 22 May 2018 Advertising Through June 2018, the state spent $9.6 million to fix the problem, including a $5 million water plant reimbursed by the federal government. — John O'connor, The Seattle Times, "Audit: Slow Legionnaires’ response at Illinois veterans home," 25 Mar. 2019 State policy allows employees to be reimbursed for mileage, meals and lodging related to state business. — Craig Harris, azcentral, "State Parks 'suspended' request for staff to do extra work for no pay," 25 May 2018 If someone incurs campaign expenses for which they are reimbursed, that, too must be reported. — Cynthia Sewell, idahostatesman, "$192,000 for his wife. 81 uses of a lobbyist's home. Crapo election funds draw scrutiny," 20 June 2018 Under the terms of the deal, the developer can include the $23 million grant, a $36 million bond to build the garage and the $5 million he was reimbursed on street improvements toward the cost of building the project. — Susannah Bryan, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hollywood demands documents on Margaritaville sale to see if it's owed money," 19 June 2018 While she was reimbursed via unauthorized direct deposits, the company also paid her every week with a check signed by the owners. — Maria Elena Vizcaino, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Daytona woman accused of embezzling more than $600,000 from employer," 7 June 2018 For Cohen, says Ryan, the legal ramifications could stem from his failure to comply with the $2,700 contribution limit, even if he was reimbursed, because the payment was an in kind contribution. — Alana Abramson, Time, "The Latest Twist in Trump's Involvement With Stormy Daniels Could Be the Most Legally Problematic," 3 May 2018 Interventions such as injections and nerve blocks are popular among pain management clinics because they are reimbursed at a higher rate than patient counseling, medication management or straight office visits, said Parran and Jimenez. — Brie Zeltner, cleveland.com, "Suffering and abandoned: Chronic pain patients cut off in the opioid era," 22 Apr. 2018

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