<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to allow as a discount</li><li>to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total</li><li>to return (part of an original payment): He rebated five dollars to me</li><li>to provide a rebate for (merchandise) after purchase: The manufacturer is rebating this air conditioner</li><li>to blunt (an edged or pointed weapon)</li><li>to cover the edge or point of (an edged or pointed weapon) in order to make it incapable of cutting or piercing</li><li>(used without object) to allow rebates, especially as the policy or practice of a company, store, etc.</li></ul>