repay
verb /rɪˈpeɪ/
/rɪˈpeɪ/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they repay | /rɪˈpeɪ/ /rɪˈpeɪ/ |
| he / she / it repays | /rɪˈpeɪz/ /rɪˈpeɪz/ |
| past simple repaid | /rɪˈpeɪd/ /rɪˈpeɪd/ |
| past participle repaid | /rɪˈpeɪd/ /rɪˈpeɪd/ |
| -ing form repaying | /rɪˈpeɪɪŋ/ /rɪˈpeɪɪŋ/ |
- to pay back the money that you have borrowed from somebody
- repay something to repay a debt/loan/mortgage
- I'll repay the money I owe them next week.
- repay something to somebody The advance must be repaid to the publisher if the work is not completed on time.
- repay somebody When are you going to repay them?
- repay somebody something I fully intend to repay them the money that they lent me.
- repay somebody for something I'll repay you for the ticket next week.
Extra ExamplesTopics Moneyc1- The loan must be repaid in full by December 31.
- The proceeds from the sale will be used to repay the loan.
- This money must be repaid to the bank.
- He has lost his job and is unable to repay his debts.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- fully
- in full
- be able to
- can
- can afford to
- …
- to
- 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- I felt that I had been amply repaid for my exertions.
- I'd just like to be able to repay her kindness.
- 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.
- The charter can be seen in the town museum, which more than repays a visit.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- amply
- more than
- well
- …
- for
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French repaier.