— repayable , adj. — repayability , n. — repayment , n.
/ri pay"/ , v. , repaid, repaying .
v.t.
1. to pay back or refund, as money.
2. to make return for: She repaid the compliment with a smile.
3. to make return to in any way: We can never repay you for your help.
4. to return: to repay a visit.
v.i.
5. to make repayment or return.
[ 1520-30; repaier. See RE-, PAY 1 ]
Syn. 1. reimburse, indemnify. 3. requite, reward.