refund

¹

[ri-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd]

verb (used with object)

1. to give back or restore (especially money); repay.

2. to make repayment to; reimburse.

verb (used without object)

1. to make repayment.

noun

1. an act or instance of refunding.

2. an amount refunded.

refund

²

[ree-fuhnd]

verb (used with object)

1. to fund anew.

2. Finance.

   1. to meet (a matured debt structure) by new borrowing, especially through issuance of bonds.

   2. to replace (an old issue) with a new one.

refund

verb

1. to give back (money), as when an article purchased is unsatisfactory

2. to reimburse (a person)

noun

1. return of money to a purchaser or the amount so returned

Other Word Forms

• refundable adjective
• refunder noun
• refundability noun
• refundment noun
• nonrefundability noun
• nonrefundable adjective
• unrefundable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of refund¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English verb refunden “to export, transmit,” from Old French refonder, refunder “to reimburse” and Latin refundere “to pour back,” equivalent to re- re- + fundere “to pour”; found ³

Origin of refund²

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + fund

Word History and Origins

Origin of refund¹

C14: from Latin refundere to pour back, from _re- + fundere to pour

Example Sentences

To find the credit, look for the line item labeled “CA Climate Credit” or “California Climate Credit,” with the refunded amount.

From Los Angeles Times

The plaintiffs alleged that workers imported by Tata were forced to sign over their federal and state tax refunds to Tata, among other claims.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have been told I should try and get a refund for the ticket."

From BBC

While the airline refunded the cost of the ticket, the insurer initially refused the £140 claim for accommodation and travel to and from the airport because the holiday had begun.

From BBC

"People are still protected. Even with contactless, firms will refund your money if your card is used fraudulently," he said.

From BBC

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