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Definition of: reimburse
(rē′im·bûrs′) v.t. ·bursed, ·burs·ing
1. To pay back (a person) an equivalent for what has been spent or lost; recompense; indemnify.
2. To pay back; refund. [<RE- + obs. imburse <LL imbursare <L in- in + bursa purse]
—re′im·burse′ment noun
—re′im·burs′er noun
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