Remunerate: meaning, definitions and examples
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remunerate
[ rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt ]
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
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.
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
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
Word origin
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.