ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Refund

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Refund is a verb meaning (transitive) To return (money) to (someone); to reimburse.

Meaning

(transitive) To return (money) to (someone); to reimburse.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive, colloquial) To obtain a refund.
  2. (transitive, obsolete) To supply (someone) again with funds.
  3. (transitive, obsolete, rare) To pour back (something).
  4. An amount of money returned.

Example Sentences

to refund a railroad loan
This game sucks, Imma refund it.
If you find this computer for sale anywhere at a lower price, we’ll refund you the difference.
If the camera is faulty, you can return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.

Word Forms

Synonyms for refund

Depending on context, synonyms include return, repayment, repay.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include repayment, return, repay, redeem, redeemability, redemption.

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