Repay

/rɪˈpeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To pay back (a sum of money or a debt) that has been borrowed.

I will repay the loan in full by the end of this month.

To give something back to someone in return for something they have given or done.

She wants to repay her parents for all the support they provided during her studies.

To return or recompense a favor or kindness.

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.

pay up

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

settle up

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