repay
/ɹiˈpeɪ/ verb C2- To pay (cover with tar, pitch, etc.) again.
He/she/it repays · Past repayed · Past participle repayed · -ing form repaying
Verb forms
- Base form
- repay
- He/she/it
- repays
- Past
- repayed
- Past participle
- repayed
- -ing form
- repaying
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“Is there anything we can do,” it asked, “to repay you for saving the life of our Queen?”
Rising up angrily, he caught him and was about to kill him, when the Mouse piteously entreated, saying: “If you would only spare my life, I would be sure to repay your kindness.” The Lion laughed and let him go.
that those whom I cheer with my fruit should repay me with these painful requitals!”
Grateful for these favours, the animals determined to repay him to the best of their ability.
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