Definition

To pay someone back for money they have spent or lost.

Example

The company will reimburse you for your travel expenses.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you get the receipt from the dinner last week?

Yeah, I still have it; why?

I need to reimburse you for my half of the bill.

No problem! Just send me the money when you can.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reimburse → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "imbursare" (meaning to put in a purse). The word means to put back money into someone's purse or to repay someone for expenses incurred.

Memory Tip

Think of putting money 'back' ('re-') into a 'purse' ('imbursare') — that's why reimburse means to pay someone back.

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