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Repaying: meaning, definitions and examples

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repaying

 

[ rɪˈpeɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial obligation

Repaying refers to the act of paying back money that was borrowed or owed to someone. It encompasses various forms of settling debts, whether through installments or a lump sum. Prompt repayment is often crucial for maintaining a good credit rating if it involves loans.

Synonyms

discharging, reimbursing, returning, settling

Examples of usage

  • She was repaying her student loans diligently.
  • He promised to start repaying the money he owed next month.
  • They set up a plan for repaying their mortgage early.

Translations

Translations of the word "repaying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reembolso

🇮🇳 पुनर्भुगतान

🇩🇪 Rückzahlung

🇮🇩 pembayaran kembali

🇺🇦 повернення

🇵🇱 spłata

🇯🇵 返済

🇫🇷 remboursement

🇪🇸 reembolso

🇹🇷 geri ödeme

🇰🇷 환불

🇸🇦 إعادة الدفع

🇨🇿 vrácení

🇸🇰 splácanie

🇨🇳 偿还

🇸🇮 povračilo

🇮🇸 endurgreiðsla

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 geri ödəmə

🇲🇽 reembolso

Etymology

The word 'repay' originates from the Middle English term 'repaien,' which itself derives from the Old French 'repaier.' This etymology can be broken down into the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'payer' meaning 'to pay.' Thus, the literal translation of 'repay' implies 'to pay again.' The concept of repayment has been essential throughout history, reflecting the social and economic practices of lending and borrowing. As societies evolved, so did the mechanisms of repayment, leading to formalized systems of loans and credit, making the term increasingly relevant in financial discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,854, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.