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