repay
verb (used with object)
to pay back or refund, as money.
repayment
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a word derived from
repay.
Example Sentences
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Chapter 13 is a bit lighter, involving only a repayment plan.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The extension bill, AB 1847, strengthens the deferral language so borrowers have greater certainty about their repayment options when they exit the program, Harabedian’s office noted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
It proposed instead to "demonstrate how different life and career choices may affect repayment trajectories", including salary progression, retraining, part-time work, and career breaks.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Bureau staffers caught problems mid-transfer, from inaccurate due dates to botched repayment schedules, and directed the companies to fix them.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Mrs. Richardson had never asked, or even hinted, at repayment, and both of them were keenly aware of this.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
