prepay

[ pree-pey ]

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verb (used with object),pre·paid, pre·pay·ing.

to pay or arrange to pay beforehand or before due: to prepay the loan.

Origin of prepay

First recorded in 1830–40; pre- + pay¹

Other words from prepay

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

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How to use prepay in a sentence

Prepayments of this sort are responsible every day for very large drawings of bankers' long bills.
Elements of Foreign Exchange | Franklin Escher
Such drafts on being presented could in all probability be taken care of out of the prepayments on the commercial bills.
Elements of Foreign Exchange | Franklin Escher
I again considered the question of totally abolishing prepayments in money.
The Life of Sir Rowland Hill, Vol. II (of 2) | Rowland Hill
Freight and express prepayments are arranged upon a somewhat similar basis.
The Romance of a Great Store | Edward Hungerford
At the same time the proportion of prepayments had risen from ten per cent.
The Life of Sir Rowland Hill, Vol. II (of 2) | Rowland Hill

British Dictionary definitions for prepay

prepay

/ (priːˈpeɪ) /

verb-pays, -paying or -paid

(tr) to pay for in advance

Derived forms of prepay

prepayable, adjective
prepayment, noun

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