Meaning & use
prepay
To pay for something before receiving it or before the payment is due.
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Many phone plans require customers to prepay for a month of service.
She prepaid for the hotel room to secure a lower rate.
A note on using this word
Prepay is common in billing contexts, such as prepaid phones, cards, and subscriptions.
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