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- Dictionaryindemnify/ɪnˈdɛmnɪfʌɪ/
verb
- 1. compensate (someone) for harm or loss: "each of the parties shall indemnify me for all reasonable costs of defending such actions and proceedings" Similar
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to pay or promise to pay someone an amount of money if they suffer damage or loss: indemnify someone against something In return for a premium, the underwriter agrees to indemnify the insured against losses covered by the insurance.
The meaning of INDEMNIFY is to secure against hurt, loss, or damage. How to use indemnify in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Indemnify.
To indemnify someone against something bad happening means to promise to protect them, especially financially, if it happens.
To indemnify someone against something bad happening means to promise to protect them, especially financially, if it happens.
To pay compensation for a loss, damages, or similar expense is to indemnify. "The insurance company indemnified its customers for their claims after the severe storm — one customer lost three cars, a row boat, and a golf cart." The verb indemnify also means to secure against future loss.
to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc. Synonyms: repay, reimburse, recompense. to guard or secure against anticipated loss; give security against (future damage or liability). Discover More.
indemnify somebody (against something) to promise to pay somebody an amount of money if they suffer any damage or loss. The contract indemnifies them against loss of earnings.
