ri:ˈpeɪ v. (past
and past part. repaid) 1 tr. pay
back (money). 2 tr.
return (a blow,
visit, etc.). 3 tr.
make repayment to (a person). 4 tr. make return
for;
requite (a service,
action, etc.) (must repay
their kindness;
the book repays close study). 5 tr. (often foll. by for)
give in
recompense. 6 intr. make repayment. øørepayable adj. repayment n. [OF repaier (as
RE-, PAY(1))]