repay
verb (used with object)
to pay back or refund, as money.
repaid
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past participleof repay.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof repay.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
repayverb (used with object)to pay back or refund, as money.
Example Sentences
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They should ask questions such as: Is the money a forgivable grant, or does it need to be repaid?
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
If it needs to be repaid, what is the interest rate, and what is the timeline for repayment?
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
Pigott described caffeine as "a bit like going into your overdraft - you might immediately have a little bit more money or cash, but that does need to be repaid in some format".
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
But we also have those friends who make it awkward to get repaid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
My only plans now are to work at Brown's until my debts are repaid.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
