Pay (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Meaning 2
Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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- Repair
- Give Back
- Expend
- Return
- Recompense
- Pick
- Corrupt
- Grease One's Palms
- Pay Out
- Subsidise
- Repay
- Buy
- Drop
- Contribute
- Pay Off
- Remunerate
- Indemnify
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Meaning 3
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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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 5
Bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 6
Cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 7
Render; "pay a visit"; "pay a call".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Meaning 8
Do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 9
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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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 10
Make a compensation for; "a favor that cannot be paid back".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 11
Discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.