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- DictionaryRe·pay/rēˈpā/
verb
- 1. pay back (a loan, debt, or sum of money): "the loans were to be repaid over a 20-year period"
The meaning of REPAY is to pay back. How to use repay in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Repay.
to pay back money that you have borrowed: repay a loan/debt/mortgage Students generally have 10 years to repay their loans. We were told we would have to repay $32 a month. Investors should be aware that any tax they save in year one has to be repaid in full.
Repay definition: to pay back or refund, as money.. See examples of REPAY used in a sentence.
to give something to somebody or do something for them in return for something that they have done for you synonym recompense. repay somebody (for something) How can I ever repay you for your generosity? repay something (with something) Their trust was repaid with fierce loyalty. Extra Examples.
1. To pay back: repaid a debt. 2. To give back, either in return or in compensation: repay kindness with kindness. 3. To make a return or compensation for: a company that repays hard work with bonuses. 4. To make or do in return: repay a call. v.intr. To make repayment or requital. re·pay′a·ble adj. re·pay′ment n.
2 meanings: 1. to pay back (money) to (a person); refund or reimburse 2. to make a return for (something) by way of compensation.... Click for more definitions.
When you give someone money that you owe them, you repay them. A bank may loan you money to buy a new car, but you'll have to repay the money, plus interest. You might repay a bank loan, or repay your brother the dollar you borrowed last week.
repay something (formal) if something repays your attention, interest, study, etc., it is worth spending time to look at it, etc. The report repays careful reading. See repay in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
REPAY definition: 1. to pay back money that you have borrowed: 2. to do something kind for someone who has done…. Learn more.
Repay definition: To give back, either in return or in compensation.
