Synonyms for Repay
Definition of 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
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "repay"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like refund, rejoin, requite can replace "repay" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "repay" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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