|
|
re·pay
 repay
|
|
- pronunciation:
- rih
peI
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
repays, repaying, repaid |
| definition 1: |
to pay back.
He repaid the money that he had stolen.- synonyms:
- pay, pay off, settle
- similar words:
- compensate, make up, repair, return
|
| definition 2: |
to pay money back to.
You must repay her for the loan she gave you.- synonyms:
- compensate
- similar words:
- make amends, make up, pay, pay off, redeem, return, satisfy, settle, square
|
| definition 3: |
to do or give in return; reward.
How can I repay your kindness?- synonyms:
- compensate, return, reward
- similar words:
- compensate
|
| related words: |
pay, pay off, reward |
|
|
| derivations: |
repayable (adj.), repayment (n.) |
|
|