pay
pay
- n something that remunerates
he wasted his pay on drink - v give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
- v convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
Don't pay him any mind
pay attention - v cancel or discharge a debt
pay up, please! - v bring in
How much does this savings certificate pay annually? - v do or give something to somebody in return
Does she pay you for the work you are doing? - v dedicate
pay attention to - v be worth it
It pays to go through the trouble - v render
pay a visit
pay a call - v 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 - v make a compensation for
- v discharge or settle
pay a debt
pay an obligation
- A college degree can't stop the gender pay gap.
- Wall Street's fat paychecks may once have made economic sense.
- Eliminating your paper trail by banking and paying bills online does more than save trees.