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What is another word for Repay? – 107 Repay Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    reimburse compensate refund payback reward retaliate reciprocate return settle redeem indemnify remunerate recompense requite restore make amends atone square balance offset discharge clear liquidate satisfy fulfill honor acknowledge recognize retribute vindicate

    Meaning of Repay

    The primary meaning of the word "repay" is to pay back money that was borrowed.

    Definitions

    • To pay back money that was borrowed or spent
    • * To reward or punish someone for something they have done
    • * To make amends or compensation for a wrong or injury

    Etymology of Repay

    The word "repay" originates from the Old French "repayer", which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "payer" (meaning "to pay")
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to convey the idea of paying back or returning something, whether it be money, a favor, or a debt

    Example Uses

    • The company will repay the loan within five years
    • * She repaid her parents' kindness by helping them in their old age
    • * The government repaid the damages to the affected communities

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    default neglect ignore overlook refuse deny withhold retain keep hold seize confiscate appropriate misappropriate embezzle defraud cheat swindle extort exploit

    Related Nouns

    debt loan credit payment reimbursement compensation reward punishment penalty fine fee charge expense cost expenditure outlay investment liability obligation commitment

    Related Verbs

    pay reimburse compensate refund reward punish penalize fine charge debit credit borrow lend invest spend expend disburse allocate distribute

    Related Adjectives

    payable repayable refundable compensable punishable penal financial monetary economic fiscal budgetary costly expensive valuable precious priceless worthless invaluable