reimburse
Translation
to pay back, to refund, to compensate
Examples
The company will reimburse your travel expenses.
The company will reimburse your travel expenses.
You will be reimbursed for any damage.
You will be reimbursed for any damage.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to pay back money to (sb.) for (sth.) The company will reimburse you for your expenses.
((sth.)) to pay back (an amount of money) The company will reimburse all travel costs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: refund, repay, compensate; Antonyms: charge, fine
Etymology
From 're-' (back) + 'im-' (in) + 'burse' (from Latin for purse). Literally 'to put back into the purse'.
Memory Tips
Picture putting money 're-' (back) 'im-' (into) someone's 'burse' (purse) to cover an expense they paid.