remunerate

[ri-myoo-nuh-reyt]

verb (used with object)

remunerated, remunerating 

1. to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc.

   Synonyms: compensate, requite, reimburse

2. to yield a recompense for (work, services, etc.).

remunerate

/ rɪˈmjuːnəˌreɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to reward or pay for work, service, etc

Other Word Forms

• remunerable adjective
• remunerability noun
• remunerably adverb
• remunerator noun
• preremunerate verb (used with object)
• unremunerated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of remunerate¹

First recorded in 1515–25; from Latin remūnerātus “repaid,” past participle of remūnerāri “to repay, reward,” from re- re- + mūnerāre “to give, bestow” (verb derivative of mūner-, stem of mūnus “gift, duty”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of remunerate¹

C16: from Latin remūnerārī to reward, from _re- + mūnerāre to give, from mūnus a gift; see _munificent

Example Sentences

Courses and locker rooms have felt the full force of fury from some of the best remunerated athletes on the planet.

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The chat then debates how to ensure that Europe remunerates the US for its actions.

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"If Europe doesn't remunerate, then what?" he asked.

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Lord Hermer said he wasn't "inclined" to answer questions on how he was remunerated for his work for "any given client".

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Mr Kretinsky said he didn't want to create "some anonymous structure" but instead "remunerate the people who are working for the company, and creating value for the company".

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