RESTITUTE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

restitute

verb

Definition of restitute

as in to reimburse

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Recent Examples of restitute Turkey, by the way, is among the world’s laggards in restituting anything. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 5 Oct. 2024 Back in 2007, the Netherlands restituted Isaac van Ostade’s Unloading the Hay Wagon to the heirs of John and Anna Jaffé. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 The Washington Principles were drafted with the intent of also covering private collections, but there has been far less progress in restituting work now held by individuals, the report found. — Carlie Porterfield, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 This is part of a legislative step to restitute 26 artifacts back to Benin, and to formally transfer ownership of the sword to Senegal within one year—but that movement began in 2017, before the MCN call. — Gabrielle Hickmon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2020 See All Example Sentences for restitute

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Children’s care often reimburses below the cost of care, meaning that pediatric admissions for common childhood diseases lose money.

— Jonathan E. Kohler, STAT, 27 Oct. 2026
After dismissing the case, Fahey ordered Whitfield to reimburse the district more than $71,000 for its legal expenses.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of reimburse

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Restitution for the victims has yet to be decided, but the government has argued that they should be compensated for years of therapy, loss of income, and other related losses.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
David’s publisher, Radler, compensates authors for their laughable advances with a staggering number of complimentary copies.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of compensate

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But Doe remained on campus after the university declined to refund her tuition, Giuffra said of his client.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Weather and other circumstances can prompt Royal Caribbean to alter or substitute ports, according to its website, and it is not necessarily required to refund fares or provide compensation.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of refund

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And through it all, the company remembers to give back to the community.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
While leading global law firm Sidley, Ostolaza also makes time to give back, providing free legal services and supporting community organizations including Miami's Orange Bowl Committee.

— Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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