re·pay

[ri-pey] verb, re·paid, re·pay·ing.
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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Origin:
1520–30; < Middle French repaier. See re-, pay1

re·pay·a·ble, adjective
re·pay·a·bil·i·ty, noun
re·pay·ment, noun
non·re·pay·a·ble, adjective
non·re·pay·ing, adjective
un·re·paid, adjective
un·re·pay·a·ble, adjective
well-re·paid, adjective


1. reimburse, indemnify. 3. requite, reward.
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repay (rɪˈpeɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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repay
1467 (implied in repayment), from O.Fr. repaier, from re- "back, again" + payer "to pay" (see pay).
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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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