prepay

[ pree-pey ]
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verb (used with object),pre·paid, pre·pay·ing.
  1. to pay or arrange to pay beforehand or before due: to prepay the loan.

Origin of prepay

1
First recorded in 1830–40; pre- + pay1

Other words from prepay

  • pre·pay·a·ble, adjective
  • pre·pay·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for prepay

prepay

/ (priːˈpeɪ) /


verb-pays, -paying or -paid
  1. (tr) to pay for in advance

Derived forms of prepay

  • prepayable, adjective
  • prepayment, noun

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