B1verbmoney
US/rɪˈpeɪ/
UK/rɪˈpeɪ/
to pay back money that you borrowed, or to do something good in return for kindness
In context
I will repay you as soon as I get paid on Friday.
It took her ten years to repay the loan for her studies.
How can I ever repay you for all your help?
Words that go with repay
verb + noun
- repay a loanHe repaid the loan two years early.
- repay a debtThey worked nights to repay their debts.
- repay the moneyPlease repay the money by the end of the month.
- repay a favorI owe you one, and I will repay the favor.
verb + preposition
- repay in fullShe repaid the bank in full last spring.
- repay with interestThe loan must be repaid with interest.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I repayed him yesterday.Correct: I repaid him yesterday.
Incorrect:
I repaid to him the money.Correct: I repaid him the money.