Pay Meaning

There are 12 meaning(s) for word Pay

Meaning 1 : cancel or discharge a debt

    Example : pay up, please!

    Synonyms : ante up,  pay up
Meaning 2 : dedicate

    Example : pay attention to

    Synonyms : devote,  give
Meaning 3 : convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

    Example : Don't pay him any mind,pay attention

    Synonyms : give
Meaning 4 : do or give something to somebody in return

    Example : Does she pay you for the work you are doing?

    Synonyms : compensate,  make up,  pay off
Meaning 5 : something that remunerates

    Example : he wasted his pay on drink

    Synonyms : earnings,  remuneration,  salary,  wage
Meaning 6 : bring in

    Example : How much does this savings certificate pay annually?

    Synonyms : bear,  yield
Meaning 7 : bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action

    Example : You'll pay for this!,She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly,You'll pay for this opinion later

Meaning 8 : be worth it

    Example : It pays to go through the trouble

Meaning 9 : discharge or settle

    Example : pay a debt,pay an obligation

Meaning 10 : give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

Meaning 11 : make a compensation for

Meaning 12 : render

    Example : pay a visit,pay a call

How to Pronounce Pay

  • peɪ