Remunerate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Remunerate
Remunerate (verb)
- to pay an equivalent for
- to pay an equivalent to for a service, loss, or expense, recompense
Remunerate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received
"promptly remunerated the repair company for fixing the dryer"
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to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
"the negligent landlord must remunerate those made homeless by the fire by finding new housing for them at his own expense"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Remunerate
The most common words with a similar meaning to Remunerate:
Near Antonyms of Remunerate
Word Forms of Remunerate
Inflections: remunerated, remunerating
Derived words: remunerator (noun), remuneratory (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Remunerate
Latin remuneratus, past participle of remunerare to recompense, from re- + munerare to give, from muner-, munus gift mean
First known use: 1523
Frequently Asked Questions about Remunerate
What does "Remunerate" mean?
"Remunerate" means to pay an equivalent for. As a verb, it is defined as: to pay an equivalent for. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Remunerate"?
Other words for "Remunerate" include compensate, pay, recompense, indemnify, recoup, requite and satisfy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Remunerate" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Remunerate"?
There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Remunerate". Common alternatives include compensate, pay, recompense, indemnify, recoup, requite and satisfy.
How do you use "Remunerate" in a sentence?
Examples of "Remunerate" in a sentence: "promptly remunerated the repair company for fixing the dryer"; "the negligent landlord must remunerate those made homeless by the fire by finding new housing for them at his own expense".
Is "Remunerate" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Remunerate" is a verb.
How do you pronounce "Remunerate"?
"Remunerate" is pronounced /ri-ˈmyü-nə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as re·mu·ner·ate.
What is the origin of the word "Remunerate"?
"Remunerate" comes from Latin remuneratus, past participle of remunerare to recompense, from re- + munerare to give, from muner-, munus gift mean. First known use: 1523.
What is another word for "Remunerate" meaning "to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received"?
When "Remunerate" (verb) means to give (someone) the sum of money owed for goods or services received, synonyms include compensate, pay and recompense.