pay

/pˈeɪ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
“I paid four dollars for this sandwich”
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
“Don't pay him any mind”
cancel or discharge a debt
“pay up, please!”
bring in
“interest-bearing accounts”
do or give something to somebody in return
“Does she pay you for the work you are doing?”
dedicate
“give thought to”
be worth it
“It pays to go through the trouble”
render
“pay a visit”
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
“You'll pay for this!”
make a compensation for
“a favor that cannot be paid back”
discharge or settle
“pay a debt”

noun

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