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1. pay
verb. ['ˈpeɪ'] give money, usually in exchange for goods or services.
Synonyms
- give
- subsidize
- indemnify
- pay cash
- foot
- give back
- pay off
- disburse
- repay
- tithe
- bribe
- defray
- put up
- contribute
- return
- spend
- prefer
- redeem
- refund
- recompense
- compensate
- remunerate
- pick
- buy
- kick back
- underpay
- go Dutch
- overpay
- drop
- prepay
- pay out
- grease one's palms
- charge
- remit
- corrupt
- repair
- finance
- expend
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Pay
- waga
- compusa
- communique
- yakutakay
- redisplay
- papier-mache
- l'espalier
- cluj
- cabriolet
- underplay
- societe
- san-jose
- naivete
- mcgarvey
- jonbenet
- intraday
- dunlavey
- chevrolet
- buga
- aaa
- zepa
- underway
- santa-fe
- portray
- pinochet
- overstay
- overplay
- monterrey
- meservey
- mcstay
Sentences with pay
1. Verb, base form
Leaving early could mean you have to pay for the stay.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Visitors pay significantly more than state residents for each type of license.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Different geographical areas in the United States can also offer differing levels of pay to particle physicists.
Quotes about pay
1. Books are the ultimate Dumpees: put them down and they’ll wait for you forever; pay attention to them and they always love you back.
- John Green, An Abundance of Katherines
2. Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours.
- Orison Swett Marden
3. Once you agree upon the price you and your family must pay for success, it enables you to ignore the minor hurts, the opponent's pressure, and the temporary failures.
- Vince Lombardi
2. pay
verb. ['ˈpeɪ'] convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow.
Synonyms
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. pay
noun. ['ˈpeɪ'] something that remunerates.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. pay
verb. ['ˈpeɪ'] cancel or discharge a debt.
Antonyms
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. pay
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. pay
verb. ['ˈpeɪ'] do or give something to somebody in return.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. pay
verb. ['ˈpeɪ'] dedicate.
Antonyms
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. pay
Antonyms
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. pay
verb. ['ˈpeɪ'] render.
Antonyms
Etymology
- payen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- paier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))