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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Private schools, on the other hand, can legally charge tuition, and the Republican program can easily be used to reimburse families for that cost.

— Cory Turner, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
Keep records of expenses to reimburse employees or contractors.

— Dana Miranda, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of reimburse

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If all goes well, that could be a massive amount of capital in one fund, and still be too little to compensate for jobs lost to AI.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The settlement requires Instacart to establish a fund of up to $4 million to compensate job applicants and people who were allegedly deterred from applying to Instacart between December 2023 and February 2026.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of compensate

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Deloitte blamed generative AI for the errors in the original and agreed to partially refund its fees.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
New users can use promo code FOXNEWS to place a wager on Game 3, and if the bet loses, your wager will be refunded in bonus bets up to $1,500.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of refund

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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
Racing to give back With breast cancer affecting both her mother and aunt, Robinson knew the importance of regular screenings.

— Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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