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Synonyms for (verb) repay

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

Hypernyms: 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

Hypernyms: 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

Hypernyms: 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

Hypernyms: 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