rebate

¹

[ noun ree-beyt; verb ree-beyt, ri-beyt ]

noun

1. a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund.

verb (used with object)

, re·bat·ed, re·bat·ing.

1. to allow as a discount.
2. to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total.
3. to return (part of an original payment):

   He rebated five dollars to me.

4. to provide a rebate for (merchandise) after purchase:

   The manufacturer is rebating this air conditioner.

5. to blunt (an edged or pointed weapon).
6. to cover the edge or point of (an edged or pointed weapon) in order to make it incapable of cutting or piercing.

verb (used without object)

, re·bat·ed, re·bat·ing.

1. to allow rebates, especially as the policy or practice of a company, store, etc.

rebate

²

[ ree-beyt, rab-it ]

noun

, re·bat·ed, re·bat·ing.

1. rabbet.

rebate

¹

noun

1. a refund of a fraction of the amount payable or paid, as for goods purchased in quantity; discount

verb

1. to deduct (a part) of a payment from (the total)
2. archaic.
   to reduce or diminish (something or the effectiveness of something)

rebate

²

/ ˈræbɪt; ˈriːbeɪt /

noun

1. another word for rabbet

rebate

1. The return of part of a payment for a good . Unlike a discount, which is deducted from the price before purchase, a rebate is returned after purchase.

Derived Forms

• reˈbatable, adjective
• ˈrebater, noun

Other Words From

• rebat·a·ble rebate·a·ble adjective
• rebat·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebate¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English rebaten (verb), from Old French rabatre “to beat, put down,” from re- re- + (a)batre “to beat” ( abate )

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebate¹

C15: from Old French rabattre to beat down, hence reduce, deduct, from re- + abatre to put down; see abate

Example Sentences

While it's possible that an exporter in a foreign country compensates the importer for these taxes — such as via rebates or lower prices — there's no requirement to do so.

From Salon

Even if taxpayers do not end up collecting rebates, people on both sides of the issue believe the measure could spur police departments to take more aggressive actions to break up encampments.

From Los Angeles Times

Will this car company offer a huge rebate next month?

From Salon

It provides thousands of dollars in the form of rebates and tax credits for a consumer to get an EV and electrify their home with solar panels, a heat pump, and an induction stove.

From Salon

The industry regulator Ofwat announced the rebate following its annual review of water and wastewater companies’ performance in England and Wales.

From BBC

Related Words

• abatement
• allowance
• bonus
• deduction
• discount
• kickback
• reduction
• reimbursement
• repayment