Pay (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- You'll pay for all the trouble you've caused in school.
- The company had to pay the price for its role in environmental degradation.
- You'll pay dearly for not listening to your parents' advice.
- She had to pay the cost of her reckless spending with a year of living frugally.
- He'll pay for the damage he did to the neighbor's property, one way or another.
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Meaning 3
Dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 4
Cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 5
Render; "pay a visit"; "pay a call".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Meaning 6
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 7
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".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Pay her the compliment she deserves for her hard work.
- Please pay the regards from the manager to the staff.
- Pay your respects to the deceased by observing a moment of silence.
- Pay attention to the teacher, she's about to explain a difficult concept.
- Don't pay any mind to the gossip circulating around the office.
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Meaning 8
Bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- This savings certificate is expected to pay 4% interest annually after a five-year holding period.
- High-yield savings accounts pay more in interest than traditional accounts, making them a better option for some savers.
- Liquid accounts like checking and money market funds may not pay the highest interest rates available.
- Interest-bearing credit cards pay cash back on purchases made throughout the year.
- Certificates of deposit often pay higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts in exchange for a fixed term commitment.
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Meaning 9
Make a compensation for; "a favor that cannot be paid back".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 10
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.
Examples
- I paid four dollars for this sandwich.
- Please pay the waitress before you leave.
- She will pay the monthly rent by direct debit.
- The tourists had to pay extra for their airport fees.
- They asked the customer to pay in cash.
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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 11
Discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.