repay
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verb (used with object)
1.
to pay back or refund, as money.
2.
to make return for: She repaid the compliment with a smile.
3.
to make return to in any way: We can never repay you for your help.
4.
to return: to repay a visit.
verb (used without object)
5.
to make repayment or return.
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| —vb , -pays, -paying, -paid | |
| 1. | to pay back (money) to (a person); refund or reimburse |
| 2. | to make a return for (something) by way of compensation: to repay kindness |
| re'payable | |
| —adj | |
| re'payment | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
repay
1467 (implied in repayment), from O.Fr. repaier, from re- "back, again" + payer "to pay" (see pay).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
And it does all this with billions of money that could be used to, say, repay the government.
Ethically and practically, you have to repay the money.
And that would be unacceptable since your civilization is still a long way from having the ability to repay us for the damages.
The amount you pay and the length of time to repay your loans will vary depending on the repayment plan you choose.
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