Repay

Synonyms of repay

• settle
• compensate
• reimburse

Antonyms of repay

• withhold
• default
• owe

Collocations of repay

debt

Frequency: 80 %

He promised to repay his debt by the end of the month.

loan

Frequency: 75 %

He repaid the loan in full with interest.

kindness

Frequency: 70 %

She repaid his kindness by helping him with his project.

favor

Frequency: 65 %

She promised to repay the favor by babysitting for them next weekend.

trust

Frequency: 60 %

She repaid his trust by keeping his secret.

Idiomatic Expressions for repay

• Phrase: to repay a debt of gratitude
  Meaning: to show appreciation or thankfulness for someone's help or kindness
  Usage: I will never be able to fully repay the debt of gratitude I owe to my mentor for all the guidance and support.