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English to English noun
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something that remunerates |  | Example: wages were paid by check
he wasted his pay on drink
they saved a quarter of all their earnings
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
Satisfaction; content. | | source: webster1913 verb
| 3 |
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services | | Example: I paid four dollars for this sandwich
Pay the waitress, please
source: wordnet30
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convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow | | Example: Don't pay him any mind
give the orders
Give him my best regards
pay attention
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
cancel or discharge a debt | | Example: pay up, please!
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
bring in | | Example: interest-bearing accounts
How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
source: wordnet30
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do or give something to somebody in return | | Example: Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
source: wordnet30
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dedicate | | Example: give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to
source: wordnet30
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be worth it | | Example: It pays to go through the trouble
source: wordnet30
| 10 |
render | | Example: pay a visit
pay a call
source: wordnet30
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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
source: wordnet30
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make a compensation for | | Example: a favor that cannot be paid back
source: wordnet30
| 13 |
discharge or settle | | Example: pay a debt
pay an obligation
source: wordnet30
| 14 |
To cover, as bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc., with tar or pitch, or waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear. | | source: webster1913
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To satisfy, or content; specifically, to satisfy (another person) for service rendered, property delivered, etc.; to discharge one's obligation to; to make due return to; to compensate; to remunerate; to recompense; to requite; as, to pay workmen or servants. | | source: webster1913
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To give a recompense; to make payment, requital, or satisfaction; to discharge a debt. | | source: webster1913
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