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to pay back
[phrase form: pay]
01
to seek revenge on someone for something they did
Transitive: to pay back sb
Example
He vowed to pay them back for ruining his reputation.
She found a way to pay back her cheating ex by succeeding in her career.
02
to return an amount of money that was borrowed
Transitive: to pay back borrowed money | to pay back sb
Example
They set up a monthly plan to pay the bank back for the mortgage.
He 's been struggling to pay back his credit card debt.
03
to return a favor or reward someone for their actions
Transitive: to pay back sb | to pay back a favor
Example
To pay back the community's kindness, he organized a free event for everyone.
They held a party to pay back friends for their constant support.
