Category:Reimburse

Re`im*burse" (-brs"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reimbursed (-brst"); p. pr. & vb. n. Reimbursing.] Etym: [pref. re- + imburse: cf. F. Rembourser.]

1. To replace in a treasury or purse, as an equivalent for what has Been taken, lost, or expended; to refund; to pay back; to restore; As, to reimburse the expenses of a war.

2. To make restoration or payment of an equivalent to (a person); to Pay back to; to indemnify; -- often reflexive; as, to reimburse one's Self by successful speculation. Paley.