PREPAY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

prepay

verb

Definition of prepay

as in to pay up

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

stiff

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prepay Customers paying with cash can still prepay for their fuel inside. — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Customers paying with cash can still prepay for fuel inside the store. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Apr. 2026 Cash customers can still prepay inside the store. — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026 Most recently, Congress passed the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, which got rid of a requirement for USPS to prepay future retiree health benefits and canceled about $57 billion in past-due prefunding payments. — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepay

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepay

Verb

The brand’s universal approach has paid off big time in terms of marketing and brand image.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
At the beginning of your loan term, more of your monthly payment will go toward paying off interest charges.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of pay off

Verb

The Sacramento City Teachers Association President Nikki Milevsky echoed Singh’s position, saying the trust’s funds do not have to be repaid.

— Chaewon Chung Updated August 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Russia reportedly sent drones to Iran this year, repaying Tehran’s favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

— Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026