rendered (to)

verb

past tense of render (to)
as in gave back

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rendered (to)
  1. reciprocated
  2. reimbursed
  3. refunded
  4. repaid
Verb
  • In classic diplomacy, protocol giveaways are supposed to be reciprocated by substantive concessions.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Mullally reciprocated, but, in her signature dry humor, proceeded to kick him out of her car.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of reciprocated
Verb
  • Families are reimbursed for the cost of 15 hours of preschool per week, which amounts to more than $6,000 per year.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Before his sentencing, Lum paid full restitution to the museum and reimbursed $500,000 of its legal and investigative fees.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of reimbursed
Verb
  • While Customs and Border Protection has refunded a significant portion of the $166 billion collected under the now-defunct IEEPA tariff scheme, a significant number of businesses have been unable to collect the money they’re rightfully owed.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If completed, you will be refunded to the original method of payment.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of refunded
Verb
  • The insurance company covering the promotion must have had a fright because there were 381 purchases worth more than $450,000 that had to be repaid, as The Star reported at the time.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Because the full balance is repaid with interest, the total paid exceeds the amount owed today, even though fees are far lower than those for settlement.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of repaid
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“Rendered (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rendered%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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