Repay Definition & Meaning
repay
- verb
- pay back; "Please refund me my money"
- make repayment for or return something
- act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
- answer back
"Repay" in song lyrics
See how repay is used in real songs:
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"I guess it goes how they say, that that pimp will repay"
Consequence f/ Kanye West, Little Brother — I See Now -
"Huh, which I could never repay"
Muph & Plutonic — Voice Box -
"Wherein I should your great deserts repay,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXVII
Words that rhyme with repay
Usage tips for "repay"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "repay" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for repay to find words that pair well.