What does reimburse mean?
Reimburse means (transitive) To compensate (someone) with payment; especially, to repay money spent on someone's behalf..
Reimburse
/ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To compensate (someone) with payment; especially, to repay money spent on someone's behalf..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To compensate (someone) with payment; especially, to repay money spent on someone's behalf.
- (transitive) To recoup (funds spent).
Example Sentences
The company will reimburse you for your expenses for the business trip.
You can tell this funny monkey story, but please keep and mind and tell people that the man who lost all his fruit to the monkeys was entirely reimbursed.
He has spent many years on the automaton, and it must have cost thousands of pounds in experiment and construction. He makes no secret of hoping to reimburse his outlay.
Synonyms for reimburse
Antonyms for reimburse
Related Words
Word Forms
- reimburses
- reimbursing
- reimbursed
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for reimburse?
Common synonyms include compensate, guerdon, imburse, recompense.
What is the opposite of reimburse?
Possible antonyms include default.
How do you use reimburse in a sentence?
The company will reimburse you for your expenses for the business trip.
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