• 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.
    paid employment
    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.

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