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refund

NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

An amount of money that is given back to someone, typically because they have overpaid or are dissatisfied with a product.

"I requested a full refund after the dress arrived damaged."

Transitive Verb

[~ something][~ something to someone]

To pay back money to a customer who is not satisfied with a product or service, or who has paid too much.

"The store agreed to refund the purchase price if the item was returned within thirty days."

Intransitive Verb

[~ someone]

To give money back to a person who has overpaid or is entitled to a return of funds.

"The tax office will refund you the overpayment by the end of the month."

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