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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024re•pay /rɪˈpeɪ/USA pronunciation v., -paid, -pay•ing. - to pay back or refund, such as money owed: [~ + object]Repay the five dollars you owe him.[~ + object + object]Repay him his money.
- to make return for or to in any way:[~ + object]to repay a compliment with a smile.
re•pay•a•ble, adj. re•pay•ment, n. [uncountable]a repayment for all your help.[countable]monthly repayments. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024re•pay (ri pā′),USA pronunciation v., -paid, -pay•ing. v.t. - to pay back or refund, as money.
- to make return for:She repaid the compliment with a smile.
- to make return to in any way:We can never repay you for your help.
- to return:to repay a visit.
v.i. - to make repayment or return.
- Middle French repaier. See re-, pay1
- 1520–30
re•pay′a•ble, adj. re•pay′a•bil′i•ty, n. re•pay′ment, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged reimburse, indemnify.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged requite, reward.
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