Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reimburse-a-cost

verb
/ˌriː.ɪmˈbɜːrs/
Definition
To pay back or compensate someone for an expense they have incurred.
Examples
  • If you purchase office supplies for a project, the company will reimburse you a cost.
  • After submitting the receipt, I received a check to reimburse a cost of my travel expenses.
  • She asked her friend to reimburse a cost for the dinner they shared.
Meaning
Reimbersing a cost means that if someone spends money on something on behalf of another party, that party will return the equivalent amount.
Synonyms
  • repay
  • refund
  • compensate
  • recompense