reimburse
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for reimburse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To pay someone back for money they spent or a loss they suffered.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use reimburse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
reimburse expenses
reimburse someone for
fully reimbursed
Etymology
From re- ("back") plus an old verb "imburse" meaning to put money in a purse, from Old French borser, "purse." The word literally means to put money back in someone's purse.
Full origin of reimburse →Frequently asked questions
What does “reimburse” mean?
The word “reimburse” means to pay someone back for money they spent or a loss they suffered. In plain terms, to give someone their money back after they have paid for something on your behalf.
How do you pronounce “reimburse”?
“Reimburse” is pronounced ree-ihm-BURS (/ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/ in IPA).
How do you use “reimburse” in a sentence?
Here is “reimburse” used in a sentence: “The company reimbursed her for the flight after the conference was cancelled.”
What is another word for “reimburse”?
Words with a similar meaning to “reimburse” include compensate, guerdon, imburse, recompense and reprise.
What is the opposite of “reimburse”?
The opposite of “reimburse” — its antonyms — is default.
What part of speech is “reimburse”?
“Reimburse” is a verb.
Where does the word “reimburse” come from?
The word “reimburse” comes from Old French. From re- ("back") plus an old verb "imburse" meaning to put money in a purse, from Old French borser, "purse." The word literally means to put money back in someone's purse.
