verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To pay in advance, or beforehand

   "to prepay postage"

2. 2
   pay for something before receiving it wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

advancecompensatefeeforepayforepayindemnify

Antonyms

All antonyms

accrue

Etymology

From pre- + pay.

Related phrases

in advance

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