Dictionary definition · pay
noun
- something that remunerates"wages were paid by cash"
verb
- give money, usually in exchange for goods or services"I paid four dollars for this sandwich"
- convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow"Don't pay him any mind"
- cancel or discharge a debt"pay up, please!"
- bring in"interest-bearing accounts"
- do or give something to somebody in return"Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
- dedicate"give thought to"
- be worth it"It pays to go through the trouble"
- render"pay a visit"
- bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action"You'll pay for this!"
- make a compensation for"a favor that cannot be paid back"
- discharge or settle"pay a debt"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).