Main Entry: re·pay

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)rē-ˈpā\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): re·paid \-ˈpād\; re·pay·ing

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 a : to pay back <repay a loan> b : to give or inflict in return or requital <repay evil for evil>
2 : to make a return payment to : compensate, requite
3 : to make requital for : recompense <the success that repays hard work>intransitive verb : to make return payment or requital

synonyms see pay

— re·pay·able \-ˈpā-ə-bəl\ adjective

— re·pay·ment \-ˈpā-mənt\ noun