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remunerate
[ ri-myoo-nuh-reyt ]
/ rɪˈmyu nəˌreɪt /
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Definition of remunerate
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.).
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Origin of remunerate
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH remunerate
remunerate , renumerateWords nearby remunerate
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British Dictionary definitions for remunerate
remunerate
/ (rɪˈmjuːnəˌreɪt) /
verb
(tr) to reward or pay for work, service, etc
Derived forms of remunerate
remunerability, nounremunerable, adjectiveremunerator, nounWord Origin for remunerate
C16: from Latin remūnerārī to reward, from re- + mūnerāre to give, from mūnus a gift; see munificent
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