repay
verb (used with object)
to pay back or refund, as money.
repaying
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present participleof repay.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This year marks a decade since the first students in their year started repaying.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
In London, roughly one in six of the city’s working-age population is estimated to be repaying a student loan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Music has given me so much that this album is my way of repaying music for all the blessings it’s given me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But falling behind on repaying your debt doesn’t automatically mean that declaring bankruptcy is right for your household.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
At Truman, it’s like he’s repaying a debt.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
