remunerate

American  

[ri-myoo-nuh-reyt] / rɪˈmyu nəˌreɪt /

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.).

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remunerate British  

/ rɪˈmjuːnəˌreɪt /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of remunerate

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”)

Example Sentences

"Teaching assistants support some of our most vulnerable learners and deserve, in line with our commitment to social justice, to be recognised, remunerated and treated fairly for the fantastic work that they do."

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Details are scant, but according to French media the scheme would be voluntary, remunerated and last 10 months.

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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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