Remunerate
/rɪˈmjun.ə.reɪt/noun
To pay or reward someone for services or work done.
Did you know?The root of 'remunerate' comes from Latin, where it implies a reward for labor, linking to ancient practices of compensating workers with offerings and gifts.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
remunerare
“to reward or pay back, indicating a return for services rendered.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
remuneratio
“the act of rewarding, suggesting a transaction of value.”
Old French
Old French
remunerer
“to recompense or repay, continuing the theme of offering for labor.”
Middle English
Middle English
remuneraten
“to pay or compensate, emerging in English as a formal term for financial compensation.”
Modern English
English
remunerate
“to provide payment or reward, retaining its formal and financial connotations.”