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refinance

verb re·fi·nance \ˌrē-fə-ˈnan(t)s, (ˌ)rē-ˈfī-ˌ, ˌrē-(ˌ)fī-ˈ\

: to get a new loan to pay (an older debt) : to finance (something) again

Full Definition of REFINANCE

transitive verb
:  to renew or reorganize the financing of
intransitive verb
:  to finance something anew
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First Known Use of REFINANCE

1908

Rhymes with REFINANCE

at first glance, ballroom dance, belly dance, fighting chance, happenstance, in advance, open stance, smarty-pants, song and dance

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. refinance
  2. short refinance
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