[ˈriːbeɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a partial refund to someone who has paid too much for tax, rent, or a utility
(e.g: the scheme eases the move to the council tax by giving rebates in the first year)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘diminish (a sum or amount)’): from Anglo-Norman French rebatre ‘beat back’, also ‘deduct’

[ˈriːbeɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- pay back (a sum of money) as a rebate
(e.g: the government rebates part of your own and your employer's National Insurance contributions into the plan)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘diminish (a sum or amount)’): from Anglo-Norman French rebatre ‘beat back’, also ‘deduct’

[ˈriːbeɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a step-shaped recess cut along the edge or in the face of a piece of wood, typically forming a match to the edge or tongue of another piece
(e.g: a rebate joint)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: alteration of rabbet

[ˈriːbeɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make a rebate in (a piece of wood)
(e.g: you can use it for rebating)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: alteration of rabbet