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Meaning of the word rebate in English

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rebate

US /ˈriː.beɪt/
UK /ˈriː.beɪt/

Noun

1.

a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax, rent, or a utility.

Example:
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the scheme eases the move to the council tax by giving rebates in the first year
Synonym:
refundrepaymentdiscountdeductionreductiondecreaseallowanceconcession

Verb

1.

pay back (such a sum of money).

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