Reimburse
(verb)
- To pay back, repay, or compensate someone for expenses or losses incurred.
- To make restitution for an expense or loss.
Origin:
From the old french reimbourser, from re- meaning "again" and imbourser meaning "to pay out".
Examples:
- The company promised to reimburse the employee for the cost of the business trip.
- The insurance company will reimburse the policyholder for the damages caused by the storm.
- The government will reimburse the citizens for the cost of the emergency evacuation.
- The employee will be reimbursed for the cost of the training.
- The company will reimburse the employee for the mileage driven for the business.