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/ɹiˈpeɪ/ · re·pay
verb
- To pay back or compensate for a debt, service, or obligation. I finally repaid my student loans, just before sending my kids to college.
- To give something back or return it to its original state. The company repaid the damaged equipment to its original manufacturer for repair.
verb
- To make amends or compensation for a wrong or injury. The government repaid the affected community for the environmental damage caused by the industrial accident.
Did you know? The word 'repay' has been used in various contexts, including literature and law. In Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', the character Shylock demands repayment of a debt from Antonio, highlighting the importance of repaying debts in a fair and timely manner.