remunerate
|re-mu-ner-ate|
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/rɪˈmjuːnəˌreɪt/
compensate for services
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remunerate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'remunerari,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'munus' meant 'gift or service.'
Historical Evolution
'remunerari' transformed into the French word 'rémunérer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'remunerate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give a gift or service in return,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pay for services rendered.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to pay someone for services rendered or work done.
The company remunerates its employees well for their hard work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35