restitute (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛstɪtuːt/

Definition

To give back or restore something to its original owner or condition; to make restitution.

Examples

• The company was forced to restitute the overcharged fees to its customers.

• He agreed to restitute the antique vase he had accidentally broken.

• The law requires that convicted criminals restitute their victims for any losses incurred.

How to Use restitute

restitute to (prepositional phrase)

To give back or restore something to a specific person or entity. — "The court ordered the defendant to restitute the funds to the victims' families."

Synonyms of restitute

Words with a similar meaning to restitute:

• return
• restore
• reimburse
• recompense

Antonyms of restitute

Words with the opposite meaning to restitute:

• confiscate
• appropriate

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