Pay back and Reimburse

Pay back

Pay back verb - Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions.

Reimburse is a synonym for pay back in rebate topic. In some cases you can use "Reimburse" instead a verb "Pay back", when it comes to topics like make amends, give back, refund, give back money or possession.

Reimburse

Reimburse verb - To make a return payment to.
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Synonyms for Reimburse

Pay back is a synonym for reimburse in repay topic. You can use "Pay back" instead a verb "Reimburse".

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