Reimburse vs. Indemnify

Reimburse vs. Indemnify — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Reimburse and Indemnify

Reimburseverb

To compensate with payment; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf.

The company will reimburse you for your expenses for the business trip.

Indemnifyverb

To secure against loss or damage; to insure.

Reimburseverb

pay back for some expense incurred;

Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?

Indemnifyverb

To compensate or reimburse someone for some expense or injury

Reimburseverb

reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

Indemnifyverb

to hurt, to harm

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Indemnifyverb

secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for;

This plan indemnifies workers against wages lost through illness

Indemnifyverb

make amends for; pay compensation for;

One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third ReichShe was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident