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rebate

rebate

42 3.5
A part of money returned to someone who paid too much
  • noun
  • /ˈriːbeɪt/
translation icon : reembolso
  • So come on down and drive out with a new automobile, plus a cash rebate of dollar1,149... and become eligible for a free trip to Hawaii.
  • tax rebate
  • rebate program
  • discounts and rebates

So this says additional recovery rebates to individuals.

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Examples

  • We'll give you a full rebate on your ticket, sir.

  • There was the Ontario sales tax rebate on cars made in Canada.

    Academic text (2000)
  • They pay us a tiny rebate on every trade.

  • Businesses that participate in the new program will receive a $2,000 rebate on an in-vessel system.

    Academic text (1998)
  • In 1977, President Carter proposed to stimulate the economy by providing a $50 rebate to each family.

    Academic text (1990)
  • And for a limited time, at all New York dealerships, get cash rebates up to $500.

  • We publicized the rebate via advertisements in newspapers, newsletters, and popular farm magazines.

    Academic text (2011)
  • You can receive a cash rebate if you submit your receipt within 30 days of purchase.

  • Many customers were thrilled to learn that they would receive a rebate on their recent utility bills.

  • The company is offering a rebate for anyone who buys a new energy-efficient appliance.

Synonyms

refund
vsrebate
115 1.1

Money given back when someone paid too much or is not happy with what they bought

is a partial return often given instead of full repayment
reimbursement
vsrebate
49 4.0

Money paid back to someone for costs they paid

is a return of excess payment or partial repayment not payment for expenses
giveback
vsrebate
  • Jargon
1 5.0

A payment returned to customers as a reward

is focused on returning excess payment as a partial repayment rather than reward

Antonyms

31 5.5

An extra charge added to the usual price for a service

18 3.4

To ask someone for more money than a fair price

Compounds

3.7

A partial refund on rent to help people who rent and have low income

How Much

full refund
7 1.8
reimbursement
49 4.0
rebate
42 3.5

Surface Forms

rebate singular
rebates plural

Etymology

Rebate comes from the old French rabattre, from re- and battre, meaning 'to beat down' or 'reduce'. So a rebate is money that lowers the price or is given back as a small refund.