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