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reimburse |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Reimburse \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: reimburse v 1: pay back for some expense incurred; "Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?" 2: reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss [syn: {recoup}]
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