Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
restitute
verb
/ˈrɛstəˌtjuːt/
Definition
To restore something to its original state or place; to return something that was lost or taken.
Examples
- The company had to restitute the funds that were wrongfully taken from the customers.
- After the scandal, the organization worked hard to restitute its good name in the community.
- The court ordered the defendant to restitute the stolen property.
Meaning
Restitute refers to the act of making something right again by returning it to its rightful owner or principle.
Synonyms
- Restore
- Recompense
- Redress
- Reinstate
