Definitions and Examples of return, restore, reimburse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give back or restore something to its rightful owner or place.
Example
The library asked me to return the books by the end of the week.
To bring back something to its original state or condition.
Example
The old house was restored to its former glory after years of neglect.
To repay or compensate someone for expenses or losses incurred.
Example
The company promised to reimburse me for the travel expenses I incurred during the business trip.
Key Differences: return vs restore vs reimburse
- 1Return implies giving back something that belongs to someone else.
- 2Restore implies bringing something back to its original state or condition.
- 3Reimburse implies compensating someone for expenses or losses incurred.
Effective Usage of return, restore, reimburse
- 1Legal Context: Use these antonyms in legal contexts to describe the process of returning or compensating property or assets.
- 2Business Context: Use these antonyms in business contexts to describe the process of returning or compensating goods or services.
- 3Personal Context: Use these antonyms in personal contexts to describe the process of returning or compensating borrowed items or expenses.
Remember this!
The antonyms of expropriate are return, restore, and reimburse. These words convey the opposite meaning of taking away or confiscating something from someone. Use them in legal, business, or personal contexts to describe the process of returning or compensating property, goods, services, or expenses.
