reimburse
word
Definition
To pay someone back the money they have spent, usually for expenses or costs they had on your behalf.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and typically used in business, legal, or insurance contexts. Common pairs: 'reimburse expenses', 'reimburse costs', 'fully reimbursed'. Not used for casual personal debts—use 'pay back' for friends.
Spanish: reembolsarPortuguese (BR): reembolsarPortuguese (PT): reembolsarChinese (Simplified): 报销 - 偿还Chinese (Traditional): 報銷 - 償還Hindi: पुनः भुगतान करनाArabic: تعويض
Example Sentences
The company will reimburse your travel expenses.
basic
Please keep your receipts so we can reimburse you later.
basic
Will my medical costs be reimbursed by insurance?
basic
I'll submit my receipts tomorrow so I can get reimbursed as soon as possible.
natural
Don’t worry, your lunch will be reimbursed by the office.
natural
She had to fight for months to finally get reimbursed for those costs.
natural