Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense refunds, present participle refunding, past tense, past participle refundedpronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (riːfʌnd). The verb is pronounced (rɪfʌnd).
1. countable noun
A refund is a sum of money which is returned to you, for example because you have paid too much or because you have returned goods to a shop.
Synonyms: repayment, compensation, rebate, reparation More Synonyms of refund
2. verb
If someone refunds your money, they return it to you, for example because you have paid too much orbecause you have returned goods to a shop.
We guarantee to refund your money if you're not delighted with your purchase. [VERB noun]
Take the goods back to your retailer who will refund you the purchase price. [VERB noun noun]
Synonyms: repay, return, restore, make good More Synonyms of refund
refund in British English
verb (rɪˈfʌnd)(transitive)
1.
to give back (money), as when an article purchased is unsatisfactory
2.
to reimburse (a person)
noun (ˈriːˌfʌnd) Also: refundment
3.
return of money to a purchaser or the amount so returned
Derived forms
refundable (reˈfundable)
adjective
refunder (reˈfunder)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin refundere to pour back, from re- + fundere to pour
refund in American English1
(rɪˈfʌnd; also, and for n. always, ˈriˌfʌnd)
verb transitive
1.
to give back or pay back (money, etc.); repay
verb intransitive
2.
to make repayment
noun
3.
the act of refunding or the amount refunded; repayment
Derived forms
refundable (reˈfundable)
adjective
Word origin
ME refunden < MFr or L: MFr refonder < L refundere < re-, back + fundere, to pour: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF
refund in American English2
(riˈfʌnd)
verb transitive
1.
to fund again or anew
2. Finance
a.
to use borrowed money, esp. the proceeds from the sale of a bond issue, to pay back (a loan) before or at maturity
b.
to replace (an old bond issue) with a new bond issue, often at a lower rate of interest
Word origin
re- + fund
refund in Retail1
(rɪfʌnd)
Word forms: (present) refunds, (past) refunded, (perfect) refunded, (progressive) refunding
verb
(Retail: Customer accounts)
If someone refunds your money, they return what you have paid them.
We will refund your delivery costs if the items arrive later than 12 noon.
We guarantee to refund your money if you're not delighted with your purchase.
If someone refunds your money, they return what you have paid them.
refund in Retail2
(rifʌnd)
Word forms: (regular plural) refunds
noun
(Retail: Customer accounts)
When you are given a refund, the money you have paid for something is returned to you.
We will gladly collect the item back for free and give you a refund.
The customer may return any item in its original condition for a full refund.
When you are given a refund, the money you have paid for something is returned to you.
Verbs used with 'refund'
refund in Accounting
(rɪfʌnd)
Word forms: (present) refunds, (past) refunded, (perfect) refunded, (progressive) refunding
verb
(Accounting: Commerce)
If someone refunds your money, they return what you have paid them.
We will refund your delivery costs if the items arrive later than 12 noon.
We guarantee to refund your money if you're not delighted with your purchase.
If someone refunds your money, they return what you have paid them.
COBUILD Collocations
refund
full refund
partial refund
Examples of 'refund' in a sentence
refund
She offered a full refund and a bouquet as an apology.
The Sun (2016)
The changes will also give access to refunds for other aspects of poor service.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Ideally it would refund the price difference in these circumstances.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Can you help us to get a refund?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Use your consumer rights to demand a refund or replacement.
The Sun (2016)
You have now received the refund and a 40 voucher.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They didn't want to refund the money.
The Sun (2016)
You have 30 days to return such items and get a full refund from the retailer.
The Sun (2016)
When I stepped in your parents were given a full refund.
The Sun (2016)
I was refunded the whole amount, with some extra added and another 10 for the inconvenience.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Please contact your place of purchase for any refunds.
The Sun (2010)
The store has now offered a full refund.
The Sun (2016)
No returns and no refunds at box no.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Some stores will not give full refunds on sale goods.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You have finally received a refund of the payments made while the meter was faulty.
The Sun (2016)
They refunded my money and sent me another more expensive hamper.
The Sun (2013)
Returned items will be refunded at the price paid.
The Sun (2012)
Can you help us get a refund?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We will refund the full amount as a goodwill gesture.
The Sun (2015)
They have offered a replacement pair or refund if the stitching comes apart.
The Sun (2011)
They have also been told to refund lost sums more quickly.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
If dissatisfied please contact us to arrange return of your item for a full refund.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
No refund or return without a receipt.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
No refunds will be given after this period.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The couple will not receive a refund.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The company refunded the money after he complained.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Returned items refunded at discounted price paid.
The Sun (2012)
Shops are obliged to offer a refund or replacement for faulty goods.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The new regime will guarantee a refund of interest and charges if anything goes wrong with a transfer.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They have provided a full refund.
The Sun (2012)
You're not guaranteed a refund, but they have to repair or replace it.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
refund
British English: refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ NOUN
A refund is a sum of money which is returned to you, for example because you have returned goods to a shop.
If you are not satisfied, you can return the product for a full refund.
American English: refund
Arabic: إِعَادَةُ مالِ
Brazilian Portuguese: reembolso
Chinese: 退款
Croatian: povrat novca
Czech: vrácení peněz
Danish: refundering
Dutch: terugbetaling
European Spanish: reintegro
Finnish: takaisinmaksu saatava
French: remboursement
German: Rückerstattung
Greek: επιστροφή χρημάτων
Italian: rimborso
Japanese: 払い戻し
Korean: 반환금
Norwegian: refusjon
Polish: zwrot spłata
European Portuguese: reembolso
Romanian: rambursare
Russian: возврат денег
Latin American Spanish: reintegro
Swedish: återbetalning
Thai: เงินที่คืนให้
Turkish: para iadesi
Ukrainian: компенсація
Vietnamese: tiền hoàn lại
British English: refund /rɪˈfʌnd/ VERB
If someone refunds your money, they return it to you.
We guarantee to refund your money if you're not delighted with your purchase.
American English: refund
Arabic: يُعْيدُ مالا
Brazilian Portuguese: reembolsar
Chinese: 退款
Croatian: vratiti novac
Czech: vrátit peníze
Danish: refundere
Dutch: terugbetalen
European Spanish: reintegrar
Finnish: maksaa takaisin hyvittää
French: rembourser
German: rückerstatten
Greek: επιστρέφω χρήματα
Italian: rimborsare
Japanese: 払い戻す
Korean: 반환하다
Norwegian: refundere
Polish: zwrócić
European Portuguese: reembolsar
Romanian: a rambursa
Russian: возвращать деньги
Latin American Spanish: reintegrar
Swedish: återbetala
Thai: คืนเงินให้
Turkish: para iadesi yapmak
Ukrainian: компенсувати
Vietnamese: hoàn lại tiền
Chinese translation of 'refund'
refund
(nˈriːfʌnd; vbrɪˈfʌnd)
n(c)
退款 (tuìkuǎn) (笔, bǐ)
vt
[money]偿(償)还(還) (chánghuán)
(noun)
Definition
return of money to a purchaser or the amount returned
They plan to demand a refund.
Synonyms
repayment
the repayment of subsidies made during that period
compensation
He received one year's salary as compensation for loss of office.
rebate
a tax rebate
reparation
a demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation
indemnity
The government paid the family an indemnity for the missing pictures.
reimbursement
It can take up to six months before reimbursements are made.
return
What do I get in return for taking part in your experiment?
(verb)
Definition
to give back (money)
She will refund you the purchase price.
Synonyms
repay
It will take 30 years to repay the loan.
return
They promised to return the money.
restore
Civil rights were restored in a matter of days.
make good
pay back
reimburse
I'll be happy to reimburse you for any expenses.
give back
Additional synonyms
in the sense of compensation
Definition
payment made as reparation for loss or injury
He received one year's salary as compensation for loss of office.
Synonyms
reparation,
damages,
payment,
recompense,
indemnification,
offset,
remuneration,
indemnity,
restitution,
reimbursement,
meed (archaic),
requital
in the sense of indemnity
Definition
compensation for loss or damage
The government paid the family an indemnity for the missing pictures.
Synonyms
compensation,
remuneration,
reparation,
satisfaction,
redress,
restitution,
reimbursement,
requital
in the sense of rebate
Definition
a refund or discount
a tax rebate
Synonyms
refund,
discount,
reduction,
bonus,
allowance,
deduction
Synonyms of 'refund'
refund
Explore 'refund' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of reimburse
Definition
to repay (someone) for (expenses or losses)
I'll be happy to reimburse you for any expenses.
Synonyms
pay back,
refund,
repay,
recompense,
return,
restore,
compensate,
indemnify,
remunerate (formal),
square up
in the sense of reimbursement
It can take up to six months before reimbursements are made.
Synonyms
repayment,
compensation,
refund,
recompense,
indemnification
in the sense of reparation
Definition
the act of making up for loss or injury
a demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation
Synonyms
compensation,
damages,
repair,
satisfaction,
amends,
renewal,
redress,
indemnity,
restitution,
atonement,
recompense,
propitiation,
requital
in the sense of restore
Civil rights were restored in a matter of days.
Synonyms
re-establish,
replace,
reinstate,
give back,
reinstall,
retrocede
in the sense of return
What do I get in return for taking part in your experiment?