remunerate
[ri-myoo-nuh-reyt]
verb (used with object), re·mu·ner·at·ed, re·mu·ner·at·ing.
to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc.
to yield a recompense for (work, services, etc.).
RELATED WORDS
vouchsafe, accord, indemnify, grant, reimburse, award, repay, redress, recompense, pay, requite, post, guerdon
Origin of remunerate
Synonyms for remunerate
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Historical Examples of remunerate
You may say in return, sir, that the sum named will remunerate me.
Campaigns of a Non-Combatant,George Alfred Townsend
I could not have the face to ask Mr. Darrell to remunerate me for my own imprudence.
What Will He Do With It, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
I opposed it, because we had not the wherewith to remunerate him.
The Miraculous MedalJean Marie Aladel
He will turn up one of these days; and then you can remunerate him handsomely.
The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4George W. M. Reynolds
The population amidst which they live cannot afford to remunerate their talents.
The Human RaceLouis Figuier
remunerate
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Word Origin for remunerate
C16: from Latin remūnerārī to reward, from re- + mūnerāre to give, from mūnus a gift; see munificent
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