To bear (a cost or penalty) for his own mistakes or someone else's.
To convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
To render (e.g. a visit).
To cancel or discharge a debt.
To bring in (e.g. interests, money, etc.).
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc; bestow; "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention"
as in the expressions "give thought to"; "give priority to", etc.
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action; "You'll pay for this!"; "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly"; "You'll pay for this opinion later"
give money in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please"
discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation"
make a compensation for; "a favor that cannot be paid back"
render; "pay a visit"; "pay a call"
be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble"
do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!"
something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"
bring in; as of investments; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action; "You''ll pay for this!"; "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly"; "You''ll pay for this opinion later"
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don''t pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention"
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please"
bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
something that remunerates
dedicate
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
