Collocations for repay - verb
1. pay back money
ADV.
fully, in full
The loan must be repaid in full by December 31.
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.
The proceeds from the sale will be used to repay the loan.
PREP.
to
This money must be repaid to the bank.
This money must be repaid to the bank.
2. 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.
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.
I felt that I had been amply repaid for my exertions.