indemnify (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/

Definition

Compensate someone for harm, loss, or damage incurred, or secure them against legal liability for such actions.

Examples

• The insurance policy was designed to indemnify homeowners against losses caused by natural disasters.

• The vendor agreed to indemnify the client for any damages resulting from defective equipment.

• He was indemnified against all future claims related to the company's past environmental impact.

How to Use indemnify

indemnify someone against (prepositional phrase)

to protect a person from future liability — "The contract serves to indemnify the directors against personal liability."

indemnify someone for (prepositional phrase)

to pay someone back for a specific loss — "We will indemnify you for any expenses incurred during the investigation."

Synonyms of indemnify

Words with a similar meaning to indemnify:

• repay
• compensate
• reimburse
• recompense

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