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to repay
01
to give back the money that was borrowed or owed
Transitive: to repay borrowed money
Example
The responsible borrower repaid the loan during a period of financial stability.
Credit card users are actively repaying their balances to avoid additional charges.
Students may take out educational loans and plan to repay them after completing their studies.
02
to return money that was borrowed from someone or an institution
Transitive: to repay sb
03
to return a similar action or gesture, often as a reciprocal act
Transitive: to repay sth
04
to give back or return something in recognition of a favor or kindness that was received
Transitive: to repay a favor | to repay sb for a favor
Example
The responsible borrower repaid the loan during a period of financial stability.
Credit card users are actively repaying their balances to avoid additional charges.
Students may take out educational loans and plan to repay them after completing their studies.
Friends often repay borrowed money promptly to maintain trust and good relationships.
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