Meaning of 'pay'

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Meaning of ‘pay’

12 definitions found.

pay

noun

something that remunerates

Synonyms: remuneration

verb

dedicate

Synonyms: give

verb

bear a cost or penalty, in recompense for some action

Example: "They yelled, "You'll pay for this!" as I walked out."

verb

convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.

Synonyms: give

verb

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

verb

cancel or discharge a debt

Example: "pay up, please!"

Synonyms: pay up ante up

verb

discharge or settle

Example: "pay a debt"

verb

do or give something to somebody in return

Example: "Do they pay you for the work you are doing?"

Synonyms: make up pay off compensate

verb

bring in

Synonyms: yield

verb

make a compensation for

verb

render

Example: "pay a visit"

verb

be worth it

Example: "It pays to go through the trouble"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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