indemnify

verb
UK: /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/
US: /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/

  1. To protect someone against possible damage or loss.

    1. The insurance will indemnify you against theft.
    2. The company will indemnify its employees if they are injured on the job because it's their responsibility.

  2. To promise to pay someone if they suffer a loss.

    1. We will indemnify the client for any losses.
    2. The contract states that the company will indemnify the buyer should unexpected costs arise from the sale.

Synonyms

compensate reimburse guarantee secure
indemnify noun

  1. Compensation for harm or loss.

    1. He received indemnification for his injuries.
    2. The indemnification covered all medical expenses and lost wages following the accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indemnify" in English means: To protect someone against possible damage or loss., To promise to pay someone if they suffer a loss..

The phonetic transcription of "indemnify" is /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/ in British English and /ɪnˈdem.nɪ.faɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indemnify": compensate, reimburse, guarantee, secure.

Example usage of "indemnify": "The insurance will indemnify you against theft.". More examples on the page.