Repaid: meaning, definitions and examples

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repaid

 

[ rɪˈpeɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial transactions

Repaid is the past tense of the verb 'repay,' which means to pay back money that was borrowed or to return something to its previous owner. It implies that an obligation to settle a debt has been fulfilled.

Synonyms

paid back, reimbursed, returned, settled

Examples of usage

  • I repaid the loan within a year.
  • She repaid her friend after borrowing money.
  • The company repaid its investors with dividends.
  • He quickly repaid the debt he owed.

Translations

Translations of the word "repaid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pago de volta

🇮🇳 चुकता किया गया

🇩🇪 rückgezahlt

🇮🇩 dilunasi

🇺🇦 погашено

🇵🇱 spłacony

🇯🇵 返済された

🇫🇷 remboursé

🇪🇸 reembolsado

🇹🇷 ödenmiş

🇰🇷 상환된

🇸🇦 مدفوع

🇨🇿 splacený

🇸🇰 splatený

🇨🇳 已偿还

🇸🇮 plačan

🇮🇸 greiddur

🇰🇿 қайтарылған

🇬🇪 გადახდილი

🇦🇿 geri ödənilmiş

🇲🇽 reembolsado

Etymology

The word 'repaid' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'pay,' which comes from the Old French 'paier' and Latin 'pacare,' meaning 'to appease, satisfy, or restore.' The notion of repayment encapsulates the idea of restoring a balance after a debt or obligation has been incurred. The formation of 'repaid' emphasizes the action of returning a favor or repaying what is owed. This term has found usage in various financial contexts, typically associated with loans, debts, and fiduciary responsibilities. The practice of repaying debts dates back to ancient civilizations and has always held significant social and economic importance, as it maintains trust and integrity within personal and professional relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,277 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.