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Pay (Verb)

Meaning¹

Be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Meaning²

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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Meaning³

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.

Meaning⁴

Dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

Give
Devote

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Meaning⁵

Bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

Bear
Yield

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Pay Off
Net

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Pay (noun)

Meaning⁶

Cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

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Meaning⁷

Render; "pay a visit"; "pay a call".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Meaning⁸

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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Meaning⁹

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".