PAY

/peɪ/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 8

Definition

noun something that remunerates. — synonyms: wage, earnings, remuneration, salary
verb give money, usually in exchange for goods or services.
verb convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.. — synonyms: give
verb cancel or discharge a debt. — synonyms: pay_up, ante_up
verb bring in. — synonyms: yield, bear
verb do or give something to somebody in return. — synonyms: pay_off, make_up, compensate
verb dedicate. — synonyms: give, devote
verb be worth it.
verb render.
verb bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action.
verb make a compensation for.
verb discharge or settle.

“Many employers have rules designed to keep employees from comparing their pays.”
“he paid her off the books and in kind where possible”
“he has paid his debt to society”