repaying

[ri-pey-ing]

repaying Definition

• 1. to pay back or return money that is owed to someone
• 2. to do something kind or helpful for someone who has done the same for you in the past

Using repaying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "repaying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He is repaying his student loans.

• Example

  She repaid the favor by helping her friend move.

• Example

  I will repay you for your kindness.

• Example

  The company is repaying its debt to investors.

repaying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for repaying

• reimburse
• compensate
• refund
• recompense

Phrases with repaying

• repay a loan

  to return the money borrowed from a lender

  Example

  He is repaying his car loan over five years.

• repay a debt

  to return the money borrowed from a creditor

  Example

  The company is repaying its debt to the bank.

• repay a favor

  to do something kind or helpful for someone who has done the same for you in the past

  Example

  She repaid the favor by helping her friend move.

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Summary: repaying in Brief

The verb 'repaying' [ri-pey-ing] means to pay back money owed or to do something kind for someone who has helped you in the past. Examples include 'He is repaying his student loans' and 'She repaid the favor by helping her friend move.' The phrase 'repay a loan' refers to returning borrowed money to a lender.