Noun | 1. | ![]() |
Verb | 1. | pay - give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please" |
2. | pay - 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" Synonyms: give | |
3. | pay - do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?" | |
4. | pay - 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" | |
5. | pay - cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!" | |
6. | pay - bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?" | |
7. | pay - render; "pay a visit"; "pay a call" | |
8. | pay - be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble" | |
9. | pay - dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to" | |
10. | pay - discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation" | |
11. | pay - make a compensation for; "a favor that cannot be paid back" |