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Repay for Meaning in English

expression

ɹiˈpeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ree-PAY for, fur, ferr
ɹɪpˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
ri-PAY faw

Definición

To give back something (usually money, kindness, or a favor) in return for what someone did for you.

Uso & Matices

More formal; often used with money, also for favors or kindness. Frequently appears as 'repay someone for something.' Avoid using it for paying regular bills—use 'pay.' Common collocations: 'repay for kindness', 'repay for help', 'repay for a loan.'

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I want to repay for your kindness.

basic

He tried to repay for the help he received.

basic

You can repay for the loan next month.

basic

There's no way I could ever repay for what you did for me.

natural

Let me buy dinner to repay for your help yesterday.

natural

She saved my job, and I don't know how to repay for that.

natural