v.
Pronunciation: ˌ r ē - ə m- ' b ə rs
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -bursed ; -burs · ing
Etymology: re- + obsolete English imburse to put in the pocket, pay, from Medieval Latin imbursare, from Latin in- in- + Medieval Latin bursa purse ― more at PURSE
Date: circa 1611
1 : to pay back to someone : REPAY < reimburse travel expenses>
2 : to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to < reimburse him for his traveling expenses>
synonyms see PAY
– re · im · burs · able \ - ' b ə r-s ə -b ə l \ adjective
– re · im · burse · ment \ - ' b ə rs-m ə nt \ noun