Meaning & Definition of word "Repay"

Repay

/rɪˈpeɪ/

1. To pay back (a sum of money or a debt) that has been borrowed.
- Example: I will repay the loan in full by the end of this month.
2. To give something back to someone in return for something they have given or done.
- Example: She wants to repay her parents for all the support they provided during her studies.
3. To return or recompense a favor or kindness.
- Example: He plans to repay her kindness by helping her with her project.

Middle French 'repaier', from 're-' + 'paier' (to pay)

repay in kind:

To return a favor with a reciprocal action.

repay the favor:

To do something nice in return for a past kindness.

repay a debt:

To return borrowed money or to fulfill a financial obligation.

reimbursement:

the action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money.

debt:

something that is owed or the state of owing money.

creditor:

a person or entity to whom money is owed.

Meaning: pay up

Example Sentence: You better pay up soon, or I'll have to chase you down.

Meaning: settle up

Example Sentence: Let’s settle up after dinner - I’ll cover this one.