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remunerate

 

[ rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a work environment

To pay someone for their work or services. This can include salary, wages, bonuses, or any other form of compensation.

Synonyms

compensate, pay, reimburse, reward.

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Word Description / Examples
remunerate

Typically used in formal settings to talk about paying someone for their work or services. It usually involves a more professional or business context.

  • Employees should be remunerated fairly based on their performance.
  • The consultant was remunerated handsomely for his expert advice.
compensate

Used when talking about giving money or something of value to make up for a loss, damage, or work done.

  • He was compensated for the extra hours he worked.
  • The company will compensate you for any travel expenses.
reward

Used when talking about giving something, such as money or a gift, to recognize an achievement or good behavior. It can have a more positive and celebratory connotation.

  • She was rewarded for her hard work with a bonus.
  • The dog was rewarded with a treat for following commands.
pay

Used in everyday situations when talking about giving money in exchange for goods or services.

  • I need to pay my rent by the end of the month.
  • She paid for her groceries with a credit card.
reimburse

Used when talking about repaying someone who has spent money on something, often related to expenses or costs.

  • Please keep your receipts and the company will reimburse you.
  • She was reimbursed for her trip expenses.

Examples of usage

  • They promised to remunerate me fairly for the overtime I put in.
  • The company remunerates its employees based on performance.
  • I expect to be remunerated for the extra hours I worked last week.
Context #2 | Verb

in legal terms

To make a payment for damages or losses suffered by someone as a result of a wrongdoing or injury.

Synonyms

compensate, indemnify, recompense.

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Word Description / Examples
remunerate

Use this word when referring to the payment given for services rendered or work done. It's commonly used in a formal or business context.

  • Employees should be adequately remunerated for their overtime work.
  • The consultant was well remunerated for his expertise.
compensate

Use this word when talking about making up for a loss, damage, or inconvenience, as well as for payment for work performed.

  • The company agreed to compensate customers for the faulty products.
  • He was compensated for the extra hours he worked last week.
indemnify

This word is typically used in legal or insurance contexts, referring to protecting someone against legal responsibility for their actions, or covering them for damages or losses.

  • The insurance will indemnify you against any loss or damage caused during transit.
  • The company agreed to indemnify its employees from any claims resulting from the project.
recompense

This word is more formal and is used when referring to giving something (typically money) to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or effort made.

  • She offered to recompense him for his troubles.
  • The government promised to recompense the families affected by the disaster.

Examples of usage

  • The court ordered the defendant to remunerate the plaintiff for the harm caused.
  • The insurance company will remunerate you for the expenses incurred due to the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "remunerate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remunerar

🇮🇳 वेतन देना

🇩🇪 vergüten

🇮🇩 memberikan imbalan

🇺🇦 винагороджувати

🇵🇱 wynagradzać

🇯🇵 報酬を与える

🇫🇷 rémunérer

🇪🇸 remunerar

🇹🇷 ücretlendirmek

🇰🇷 보상하다

🇸🇦 يعوض

🇨🇿 odměnit

🇸🇰 odmeniť

🇨🇳 支付报酬

🇸🇮 nagraditi

🇮🇸 launa

🇰🇿 сыйақы беру

🇬🇪 ანაზღაურება

🇦🇿 mükafatlandırmaq

🇲🇽 remunerar

Etymology

The word 'remunerate' comes from the Latin word 'remuneratus', which means 'to repay' or 'to reward'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The concept of remunerating someone for their work or compensating for damages is rooted in the idea of fairness and justice.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,923 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.