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pay
something that remunerates
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noun
something that remunerates
“wages were paid by cash”
verb
dedicate
“give thought to”
verb
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
“You'll pay for this!”
verb
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
“Don't pay him any mind”
verb
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
“I paid four dollars for this sandwich”
verb
cancel or discharge a debt
“pay up, please!”
verb
discharge or settle
“pay a debt”
verb
do or give something to somebody in return
“Does she pay you for the work you are doing?”
verb
bring in
“interest-bearing accounts”
verb
make a compensation for
“a favor that cannot be paid back”
verb
render
“pay a visit”
verb
be worth it
“It pays to go through the trouble”
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Example Sentences
wages were paid by cash
he wasted his pay on drink
they saved a quarter of all their earnings
give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to
You'll pay for this!
She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly
You'll pay for this opinion later
Don't pay him any mind
give the orders
Give him my best regards
pay attention
I paid four dollars for this sandwich
Pay the waitress, please
pay up, please!
pay a debt
pay an obligation
Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
interest-bearing accounts
How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
a favor that cannot be paid back
pay a visit
pay a call
It pays to go through the trouble
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