Synonyms for Pay
12 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Pay" (verb) include subsidize, finance, put up, compensate, overpay.
Verb
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
"I paid four dollars for this sandwich" "Pay the waitress, please"
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subsidizefinanceput upcompensateoverpayunderpayprepaygo dutchtitheremitredeemspendbriberefundfoot
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give
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"
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give
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offer
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communicate
cancel or discharge a debt
"pay up, please!"
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pay upante up
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liquidate
bring in
"interest-bearing accounts" "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
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yieldbear
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netpay off
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gain
do or give something to somebody in return
"Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
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pay offmake upcompensate
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settle
dedicate
"give thought to" "give priority to" "pay attention to"
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givedevote
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think
be worth it
"It pays to go through the trouble"
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be
render
"pay a visit" "pay a call"
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make
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"
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take one's lumps
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digest
make a compensation for
"a favor that cannot be paid back"
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requite
discharge or settle
"pay a debt" "pay an obligation"
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pay up
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settle
Antonyms
default
Noun
something that remunerates
"wages were paid by check" "he wasted his pay on drink" "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"
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wageearningsremunerationsalary
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regular payment
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