repay
verb (used with object)
to pay back or refund, as money.
has been repaying
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present perfect progressiveof repay (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Tala Henry-Halabi has been repaying her student loans for some 40 years.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 19, 2025
The 59-year-old says she was "astounded" by the amount, and has been repaying £100 a month since.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2024
But, according to the PDC investigation, “Mr. Moberg states Mr. Greene has been repaying the loan by providing shoe repair and business-driving services.”
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2017
Mi has been repaying 2,500 yuan, or one-fourth of her monthly wage, since November for her Sylphy.
From Reuters ● Jun. 22, 2014
CIT, which beat consensus Wall Street estimates when it reported first-quarter results on Wednesday, has been repaying and restructuring debt, and has wound down some unwanted assets.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2011
