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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So when she called to ask for the money back, part of me wasn’t even surprised that she said she’d already put together a repayment schedule.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
By offering a repayment schedule, your stepmother is gently — or not so gently — attempting to twist your arm by presenting this request almost as a fait accompli.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
The lawyer proposed a repayment plan, saying MCA funders might collect only a third of what was owed if Triways ceased operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Their contract, which the two shared with The Times, made clear that the money they received was not a loan and laid out the repayment terms, including the daily payback amount, interest rates and fees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“That’s poor repayment to your father. I know why Mazen did it. He needed to make both factions happy, and giving you a mission was the best way. But I still don’t think it’s right.”
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
