Definitions for: Reimburse


[v] reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
[v] pay back for some expense incurred; "Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?"



Webster (1913) Definition: Re`im*burse" (-b?rs"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Reimbursed (-b?rst"); p. pr. & vb. n. Reimbursing.]
[Pref. re- + imburse: cf. F. rembourser.]
1. To replace in a treasury or purse, as an equivalent for
what has been taken, lost, or expended; to refund; to pay
back; to restore; as, to reimburse the expenses of a war.

2. To make restoration or payment of an equivalent to (a
person); to pay back to; to indemnify; -- often reflexive;
as, to reimburse one's self by successful speculation.
--Paley.

Synonyms: recoup

See Also: compensate, give back, recompense, refund, remunerate, repay, return

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