remunerate

[ri-myoo-nuh-reyt]

remunerate Definition

• 1. to pay someone for work they have done
• 2. to compensate someone for a loss or expense

Using remunerate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "remunerate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company will remunerate you for your services.

• Example

  I will remunerate you for the damages caused to your car.

• Example

  The government has promised to remunerate the victims of the flood.

• Example

  He was remunerated generously for his hard work.

remunerate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for remunerate

• compensate
• recompense
• reward
• pay
• repay

Antonyms for remunerate

• deprive
• penalize
• fine

Phrases with remunerate

• remunerate for time

  to pay someone for the time they have spent on a task or project

  Example

  I will remunerate you for your time and effort spent on this project.

• remunerate for expenses

  to compensate someone for the expenses incurred while performing a task or project

  Example

  The company will remunerate you for the expenses you incurred while traveling for work.

• remunerate for damages

  to compensate someone for the damages caused by oneself or one's actions

  Example

  I will remunerate you for the damages caused to your property.

Origins of remunerate

from Latin 'remuneratus', meaning 'to reward'

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Summary: remunerate in Brief

The verb 'remunerate' [ri-myoo-nuh-reyt] means to pay someone for work done or to compensate them for a loss or expense. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business or legal settings. Examples include 'The company will remunerate you for your services' and 'He was remunerated generously for his hard work.' Phrases like 'remunerate for time' and 'remunerate for expenses' specify the type of compensation.