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

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".

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

“The Federal Council proposes that large online service providers should be required to remunerate media companies for the use of snippets,” the government said.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

The first was that “Ubisoft Singapore has a structured process to remunerate its employees fairly, which does not disadvantage Singaporeans based on nationality or race.”

From The Verge • Jan. 28, 2022

Although participants in the Telefonica trial will take a 15% pay cut, businesses in other countries are opting to remunerate staff in full despite working fewer hours.

From Reuters • Aug. 12, 2021

If you are so disposed to remunerate me for this expense, please forward the money to me at Applewood.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis