repay
/riˈpeɪ/
verb
- To pay back money that was borrowed or owed.
- She repaid her friend the $20 she had borrowed.
- I need to repay the loan by the end of the year.
- The company repaid its debt to the bank.
- To do something in return for a favor, kindness, or service.
- She repaid his trust by being honest.
- He wanted to repay her kindness by helping with the project.
- How can I ever repay you for all your support?
- To provide a return or reward for an effort or investment.
- The investment repaid them handsomely over time.
- Studying now will repay you in the future.
- The hard work will repay you with great results.
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