Repay and Restore

Repay

Repay verb - To make a return payment to.

Restore is a synonym for repay in pay back topic. In some cases you can use "Restore" instead a verb "Repay", when it comes to topics like give back money or possession.

Nearby Words: repayment, repaying, repayable

Restore

Restore verb - Give or bring back.
Usage example: Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner

Repay is a synonym for restore. Sometimes you can use "Repay" instead a verb "Restore".

Common collocations

life repay life restore life
people repay people restore people
time repay time restore time
everyone repay everyone restore everyone
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