refund

[ri-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd] / rɪˈfʌnd, ˈri fʌnd, ˈri fʌnd /

NOUN

returned money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance compensation discount kickback payment rebate reimbursement repayment restitution

STRONG

acquittance consolation discharge remuneration retribution return satisfaction settlement

WEAK

give-up giveback money back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

penalty

VERB

return money; rebate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjust compensate pay back recoup redeem reimburse relinquish remit repay

STRONG

balance indemnify recompense redress remunerate restore reward settle

WEAK

give back honor a claim make amends make good make repayment make up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deprive forfeit hold keep lose penalize take

Example Sentences

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The primary goal is to send off your return and get your refund, if one is due, and never hear from the IRS again during the year.

From MarketWatch

She even received a refund on an old electric bill.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Welsh Conservatives said they would give a financial incentive or refund for graduates training as teachers in Wales if they committed to teaching in Welsh schools for at least five years.

From BBC

Will you have to wait months for your refund because you want a paper check?

From The Wall Street Journal

While it lacks live support and has a prorated refund policy, these drawbacks are minor.

From Salon

refund

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