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Verb (used with object)

to settle (a debt, obligation, etc.), as by transferring money or goods, or by doing something
Please pay your bill.
to give over (a certain amount of money) in exchange for something
He paid twenty dollars for the shirt.
to transfer money as compensation or recompense for work done or services rendered; to satisfy the claims of (a person, organization, etc.), as by giving money due
He paid me for my work.
to defray (cost or expense).
to give compensation for.
to yield a recompense or return to; be profitable to
Your training will pay you well in the future.
to yield as a return
The stock paid six percent last year.
to requite, as for good, harm, or an offense
How can I pay her for her kindness and generosity?
to give or render (attention, respects, compliments, etc.), as if due or fitting.
to make (a call, visit, etc.).
to suffer in retribution; undergo
You'll pay the penalty for your stubbornness!
Nautical . to let (a ship) fall off to leeward.

Verb (used without object)

to transfer money, goods, etc., as in making a purchase or settling a debt.
to discharge a debt or obligation.
to yield a return, profit, or advantage; be worthwhile
It pays to be courteous.
to give compensation, as for damage or loss sustained.
to suffer or be punished for something
The murderer paid with his life.

Noun

the act of paying or being paid; payment.
wages, salary, or a stipend.
a person with reference to solvency or reputation for meeting obligations
The bank regards him as good pay.
in the pay of the enemy.
reward or punishment; requital.
a rock stratum from which petroleum is obtained.

Adjective

requiring subscribed or monthly payment for use or service
pay television.
operable or accessible on deposit of a coin or coins
a pay toilet.
of or pertaining to payment. ?

Verb phrases

pay down,
to pay (part of the total price) at the time of purchase, with the promise to pay the balance in installments
On this plan you pay only ten percent down.
to pay off or back; amortize
The company's debt is being paid down rapidly.
pay for, to suffer or be punished for
to pay for one's sins.
pay off,
to pay (someone) everything that is due that person, esp. to do so and discharge from one's employ.
to pay (a debt) in full.
Informal . to bribe.
to retaliate upon or punish.
Nautical . to fall off to leeward.
to result in success or failure
The risk paid off handsomely.
pay out,
to distribute (money, wages, etc.); disburse.
to get revenge upon for an injury; punish.
to let out (a rope) by slackening.
pay up,
to pay fully.
to pay on demand
The gangsters used threats of violence to force the shopkeepers to pay up.

Idioms

pay as you go
to pay for (goods, services, etc.) at the time of purchase, as opposed to buying on credit.
to spend no more than income permits; keep out of debt.
to pay income tax by regular deductions from one's salary or wages.
pay back
to repay or return
to pay back a loan.
to retaliate against or punish
She paid us back by refusing the invitation.
to requite.
pay one's or its way
to pay one's portion of shared expenses.
to yield a return on one's investment sufficient to repay one's expenses
It will take time for the restaurant to begin paying its way.

Antonyms

verb
earn , lose , bilk , defraud , protest , repudiate

Synonyms

noun
allowance , bacon * , bread * , commission , compensation , consideration , defrayment , emoluments , fee , hire * , honorarium , income , indemnity , meed , payment , perquisite , pittance , proceeds , profit , reckoning , recompensation , recompense , redress , reimbursement , remuneration , reparation , requital , return , reward , salary , satisfaction , scale , settlement , stipend , stipendium , take-home , takings , wage , wages , earnings , emolument , hire , annuity , bonus , bribe , defrayal , guerdon , incentive , liquidation , maintenance , rebate , retainer , retribution , tip , tribute
verb
adjust , bear the cost , bear the expense , bequeath , bestow , chip in * , clear , come through , compensate , confer , cough up , defray , dig up , disburse , discharge , extend , foot * , foot the bill * , grant , handle , hand over * , honor , kick in * , liquidate , make payment , meet , offer , plunk down , prepay , present , proffer , put up * , recompense , recoup , refund , reimburse , remit , remunerate , render , repay , requite , reward , satisfy , settle , stake , take care of , benefit , be worthwhile , serve , answer , atone , be punished , get just desserts , suffer , suffer consequences , be profitable , be remunerative , bring in , kick back * , make a return , make money , pay dividends , pay off * , pay out , produce , provide a living , return , show gain , show profit , sweeten * , yield profit , avenge oneself , get even , make up for , pay back * , pay one’s dues , punish , reciprocate , retaliate , settle a score , square , square things , indemnify , redress , expend , give , lay out , outlay , draw , earn , gain , gross , net , realize , yield , allowance , amortize , ante , commission , commute , compensation , disburse (payout) , fee , foot , hire , income , profit , retribution , salary , settlement , spend , stipend , tip , tribute , wage , wages
phrasal verb
pay off , redress , repay , requite , vindicate , pay back , buy

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