(transitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
he paid him to clean the place up
he paid her off the books and in kind where possible
A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.
(ambitransitive) To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
she offered to pay the bill
he has paid his debt to society
To pay on the basis of a period of a week or longer, especially to convert from another form of compensation.
(transitive) To be profitable for.
It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.
(obsolete) Saline.
(transitive) To give (something else than money).
to pay attention
something that remunerates;
wages were paid by check
he wasted his pay on drink
they saved a quarter of all their earnings
(intransitive) To be profitable or worth the effort.
crime doesn’t pay
it will pay to wait
(intransitive) To discharge an obligation or debt.
He was allowed to go as soon as he paid.
(intransitive) To suffer consequences.
He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn.
(transitive) To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.
I'll pay that.
To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays.
Operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
Pertaining to or requiring payment.
something that remunerates;
wages were paid by check
he wasted his pay on drink
they saved a quarter of all their earnings
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services;
I paid four dollars for this sandwich
Pay the waitress, please
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
do or give something to somebody in return;
Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
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
cancel or discharge a debt;
pay up, please!
bring in;
interest-bearing accounts
How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
render;
pay a visit
pay a call
be worth it;
It pays to go through the trouble
dedicate;
give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to
discharge or settle;
pay a debt
pay an obligation
make a compensation for;
a favor that cannot be paid back
