repay
[ ri-pey ]
/ rɪˈpeɪ /
verb (used with object), re·paid, re·pay·ing.
to pay back or refund, as money.
to make return for: She repaid the compliment with a smile.
to make return to in any way: We can never repay you for your help.
to return: to repay a visit.
verb (used without object), re·paid, re·pay·ing.
to make repayment or return.
RELATED WORDS
refund, restore, reimburse, compensate, offset, reward, accord, square, indemnify, remunerate, rebate, award, recompense, requite, return, balance, revenge, retaliate, reciprocate, avenge
Nearby words
repass, repassage, repast, repatriate, repatriation, repay, repayable, repayment, repeal, repeat, repeat oneself
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repay
/ (rɪˈpeɪ) /
verb -pays, -paying or -paid
to pay back (money) to (a person); refund or reimburse
to make a return for (something) by way of compensationto repay kindness
Derived Formsrepayable, adjectiverepayment, noun
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Word Origin and History for repay
repay
mid-15c., from Old French repaier "pay back, give in return," from re- "back" (see re-) + payer "to pay" (see pay (v.)). Related: Repaid; repaying.
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