Synonyms for repay

Synonyms for (verb) repay

Synonyms: retort, return, riposte, rejoin, repay, come back

Definition: answer back

Similar words: answer, reply, respond

Definition: react verbally

Usage: She didn't want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation


Synonyms: return, refund, repay, give back

Definition: pay back

Usage: Please refund me my money

Similar words: pay

Definition: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

Usage: I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please


Synonyms: repay, requite

Definition: make repayment for or return something

Similar words: give

Definition: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

Usage: I gave her my money; can you give me lessons?; She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care


Synonyms: pay back, repay, reward

Definition: act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

Similar words: move, act

Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel


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