Repayed: meaning, definitions and examples

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repayed

 

[ rɪˈpeɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial transaction

Repayed is the past tense of repay, which means to pay back money that was borrowed or to return a favor. It is often used in contexts related to loans, debts, or revisiting a previous obligation.

Synonyms

reimbursed, remitted, returned

Examples of usage

  • She repayed the loan in full.
  • He repayed his friend after borrowing $20.
  • They repayed the kindness shown to them by helping others.

Translations

Translations of the word "repayed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reembolsado

🇮🇳 चुकता किया गया

🇩🇪 zurückgezahlt

🇮🇩 dibayar kembali

🇺🇦 повернутий

🇵🇱 spłacony

🇯🇵 返済された

🇫🇷 remboursé

🇪🇸 reembolsado

🇹🇷 geri ödenmiş

🇰🇷 상환된

🇸🇦 مدفوع

🇨🇿 splacený

🇸🇰 splatený

🇨🇳 偿还的

🇸🇮 vrnjen

🇮🇸 greitt aftur

🇰🇿 қайтарылған

🇬🇪 გადახდილი

🇦🇿 geri ödənilmiş

🇲🇽 reembolsado

Word origin

The term 'repay' comes from the prefix 're-', indicating repetition, and 'pay', which originates from the Latin 'pacare', meaning to pacify or satisfy. The concept of repaying reflects a social and economic practice that has existed since the establishment of trade and financial systems. The act of repaying is critical in maintaining trust and relationships in both personal and commercial exchanges. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not only financial transactions but also the idea of reciprocation in favors or kindnesses, thus broadening its usage in everyday language.