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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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Related forms
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
EXPANDSynonyms
1. reimburse, indemnify. 3. requite, reward.
1. reimburse, indemnify. 3. requite, reward.
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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).
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