Also means
to reward
Usage Note
Ripagare combines ri- (again) and pagare (to pay) and often carries the sense of returning a favour or compensating someone, not just settling a debt. It takes avere as its auxiliary. A common phrase is ripagare qualcuno della sua gentilezza — 'to repay someone for their kindness'.
Examples
"Voglio ripagare il tuo favore."
Natural Translation
I want to repay your favour.
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