pay pay /ˈpeɪ/

noun

1. () Something that remunerates  ( remuneration , earnings , salary , pay , wage )
   something that remunerates
    Wages were paid by check
   wages were paid by check
    He wasted his pay on drink
   he wasted his pay on drink
    They saved a quarter of all their earnings
   they saved a quarter of all their earnings
   

verb

1. () Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services  ( pay )
   give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
    I paid four dollars for this sandwich
   I paid four dollars for this sandwich
    Pay the waitress, please
   Pay the waitress, please
   
2. () Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow  ( pay , give )
   convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
    Don't pay him any mind
   Don't pay him any mind
    Give the orders
   give the orders
    Give him my best regards
   Give him my best regards
    Pay attention
   pay attention
   
3. () Cancel or discharge a debt  ( ante up , pay up , pay )
   cancel or discharge a debt
    Pay up, please!
   pay up, please!
   
4. () Do or give something to somebody in return  ( compensate , pay off , make up , pay )
   do or give something to somebody in return
    Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
   Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
   
5. () (investment) bring in  ( yield , bear , pay )
   (investment) bring in
    Interest-bearing accounts
   interest-bearing accounts
    How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
   How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
   
6. () Dedicate  ( pay , devote , give )
   dedicate
    Give thought to
   give thought to
    Give priority to
   give priority to
    Pay attention to
   pay attention to
   
7. () Be worth it  ( pay )
   be worth it
    It pays to go through the trouble
   It pays to go through the trouble
   
8. () Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action  ( pay )
   bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
    You'll pay for this!
   You'll pay for this!
    She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly
   She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly
    You'll pay for this opinion later
   You'll pay for this opinion later
   
9. () Render  ( pay )
   render
    Pay a visit
   pay a visit
    Pay a call
   pay a call
   
10. Discharge or settle  ( pay )
    discharge or settle
     Pay a debt
    pay a debt
     Pay an obligation
    pay an obligation
    
11. Make a compensation for  ( pay )
    make a compensation for
     A favor that cannot be paid back
    a favor that cannot be paid back