Reimbursed
/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrst/
Definitions
To pay back or compensate someone for money spent or expenses incurred.
/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/
To repay or compensate for expenses already incurred.
I was reimbursed for my travel expenses after the conference.
💡 Simply: Imagine you paid for your friend's movie ticket and now they're paying you back. Getting reimbursed is like getting your money back!
👶 For kids: When you spend money for something, and then someone gives you the money back, that's being reimbursed!
More Examples
The company will reimburse you for any work-related purchases.
Make sure you keep your receipts so you can be reimbursed.
They reimbursed him for the cost of the repairs to his car.
How It's Used
"The company reimbursed employees for their travel expenses."
"The insurance company reimbursed the patient for their medical bills."
Idioms & expressions
get reimbursed
To receive payment back for expenses paid.
"I was hoping to get reimbursed for my lunch."
From Middle French *rembourser* 'to refund', from *re-* 'again' + *bourse* 'purse' (related to Latin *bursa*).
The word 'reimburse' has been used since the 17th century, originally in the context of financial transactions and repaying debts.
Memory tip
Think of 're' meaning 'again' and 'imburse' relating to money. You're giving the money 'again'.