Pay
[n] something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"
[v] as in the expressions"give thought to"; "give priority to"
[v] 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"
[v] 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"
[v] give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please"
[v] cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!"
[v] discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation"
[v] do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
[v] bring in; as of investments; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
[v] make a compensation for; "a favor that cannot be paid back"
[v] render; "pay a visit"; "pay a call"
[v] be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble"
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Synonyms
ante up, bear, devote, earnings, give, give, make up, pay up, remuneration, salary, wage, yield
Related Terms
accomplish, achieve, advantage, afford, angel, answer, attend to, avail, back, bankroll, base pay, be exposed to, be gainful, be had, be handy, be of use, be profitable, be subjected to, be worthwhile, benefit, bestead, bring about, bring in, bring off, b