repay

3 definitions • 8 examples

to pay back or to reward someone or something:

He had to sell his car to repay the bank loan.

She repaid the loan to her mother.

[ + two objects ] She repaid her mother the loan.

How can I ever repay you for all your kindness?

to pay someone money that was borrowed, or to reward (someone):

How can I ever repay you for your kindness?

to pay back money that you have borrowed:

repay a loan/debt/mortgage Students generally have 10 years to repay their loans.

We were told we would have to repay $32 a month.

Investors should be aware that any tax they save in year one has to be repaid in full.