REIMBURSE


Meaning of REIMBURSE in English

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

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