Pay — synonyms, definition

1. pay (o)

4 synonyms

interest-bearing precious profitable valuable

2. pay (Noun)

46 synonyms

aftermath allowance annual dues assessment collection commission compensation desert dividend dues duty earnings effect emolument fee fruit guerdon hire income initiation dues • • •

1 definition

pay (Noun) — Money that is paid regularly for doing work. ex. "he wasted his pay on drink"

1 type of

regular payment

12 types

combat pay double time found half-pay living wage merit pay minimum wage pay envelope pay packet sick pay strike pay take-home pay

2 parts of

payroll paysheet

3. pay (Verb)

48 synonyms

ante up bear cancel charter clear compensate contract devote disburse discharge engage expend expiate give guerdon hire indemnify kick back lay out lease • • •

11 definitions

pay (Verb) — Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services. ex. "I paid four dollars for this sandwich" ex. "Pay the waitress, please"

pay (Verb) — Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow. ex. "Don't pay him any mind" ex. "pay attention"

pay (Verb) — Cancel or discharge a debt. ex. "pay up, please!"

pay (Verb) — (investment) bring in. ex. "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"

pay (Verb) — Do or give something to somebody in return. ex. "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"

pay (Verb) — Dedicate. ex. "pay attention to"

pay (Verb) — Be worth it. ex. "It pays to go through the trouble"

pay (Verb) — Render. ex. "pay a visit" ex. "pay a call"

pay (Verb) — Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action. ex. "You'll pay for this!" ex. "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly" ex. "You'll pay for this opinion later"

pay (Verb) — Make a compensation for. ex. "a favour that cannot be paid back"

pay (Verb) — Discharge or settle. ex. "pay a debt" ex. "pay an obligation"

31 type of

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45 types

bribe buy charge clear compensate contribute corrupt defray disburse drop expend extend finance foot get one's lumps give back go Dutch grease one's palms indemnify kick back • • •

4 see also

fund pay back pay off pay out