pay

noun

1
something that remunerates
wages were paid by check
he wasted his pay on drink

1
dedicate
give thought to
give priority to
2
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
3
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
Don't pay him any mind
give the orders
4
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
I paid four dollars for this sandwich
Pay the waitress, please
5
cancel or discharge a debt
pay up, please!
6
discharge or settle
pay a debt
pay an obligation
7
do or give something to somebody in return
Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
8
bring in
interest-bearing accounts
How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
9
make a compensation for
a favor that cannot be paid back
10
render
pay a visit
pay a call
11
be worth it
It pays to go through the trouble

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