noun
something that remunerates
Synonyms
Examples
- wages were paid by check
- he wasted his pay on drink
- they saved a quarter of all their earnings
verb
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Examples
- I paid four dollars for this sandwich
- Pay the waitress, please
verb
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
Synonyms
Examples
- bestow
- Don't pay him any mind
- give the orders
- Give him my best regards
- pay attention
verb
cancel or discharge a debt
Synonyms
pay up
ante up
Examples
- pay up, please!
verb
bring in
Synonyms
Examples
- interest-bearing accounts
- How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
verb
do or give something to somebody in return
Synonyms
Examples
- Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
verb
dedicate
Synonyms
Examples
- give thought to
- give priority to
- pay attention to
verb
be worth it
Examples
- It pays to go through the trouble
verb
render
Examples
- pay a visit
- pay a call
verb
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
Examples
- You'll pay for this!
- She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly
- You'll pay for this opinion later
verb
make a compensation for
Examples
- a favor that cannot be paid back
verb
discharge or settle
Examples
- pay a debt
- pay an obligation