CEFR C1

restitute

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: return, restore, reimburse, recompense

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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."

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