Top synonyms for “pay”: ante up, bear, compensate, devote, earnings, give, make up, pay off, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)something that remunerates“wages were paid by check”
- (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”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "pay"?
Common synonyms for "pay" include ante up, bear, compensate, devote, earnings, give. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "pay" mean?
something that remunerates Example: "wages were paid by check"
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