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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Legally, a loan should come with a contract and the understanding that the money should be repaid, preferably by a certain date under certain terms.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
The complaint says Epstein helped Indyke buy homes in New Jersey and Florida, paid for fertility treatment for him and his wife and gave him $7 million in loans that were never repaid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The 25-year-old scored the final goal for Emery at Villarreal before the manager left for Villa in October 2022, a last-minute winner against Almeria, and has repaid the faith quickly on their reunion.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
GO Bonds are typically funded by taxes, such as income, property and sales taxes while revenue bonds in this case are repaid by homeowners, according to the Hoover Institution’s analysis.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
“So I saved your life, and you repaid me by raising Kronos. That’s fair.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
