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verb pay back money ADV. fully, in full The loan must be repaid in full by December 31. VERB + REPAY be able/unable to, can/could (afford to) | use sth to The proceeds from the sale will be used to repay the loan. PREP. to This money must be repaid to the bank. bring you sth in return for your efforts ADV. amply, more than, well The charter can be seen in the town museum, which more than repays a visit. PREP. for I felt that I had been amply repaid for my exertions.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary