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Definition of Reimburse
1. Verb. Pay back for some expense incurred. "They reimburse the money "; "Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?"
2. Verb. Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss.
Generic synonyms: Compensate, Recompense, Remunerate
Derivative terms: Reimbursement
Definition of Reimburse
1. v. t. 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.
Definition of Reimburse
1. Verb. To compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reimburse
1. [v -BURSED, -BURSING, -BURSES]
Medical Definition of Reimburse
1. 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. Origin: Pref. Re- + imburse: cf. F. Rembourser. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)