Reimburse
/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/
Definitions
To repay (a person) for money spent or losses incurred.
/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/
To repay someone for expenses incurred.
I will reimburse you for the cost of the groceries.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend paid for the pizza, and you give them your share back. That's reimbursement! It's like getting your money back after you've spent it.
👶 For kids: To pay someone back for something they paid for.
More Examples
The company reimbursed her for her travel expenses.
Make sure to keep your receipts so you can be reimbursed.
The government reimburses hospitals for treating patients.
How It's Used
"The company will reimburse employees for travel expenses."
"The insurance company reimbursed the patient for their medical bills."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From French *rembourser* (to refund), from *re-* (again) + *bourse* (purse, bag), ultimately from Latin *bursa* (leather bag).
The word has been in use since the 16th century, originally referring to repayment in a financial context.
Memory tip
Remember the 'burse' (purse). You're putting money back into someone's purse or account.
Word Origin
"to pay back, to refund"