pay

(noun) something that remunerates. Synonyms: wage, earnings, remuneration, salary. Examples: "Wages were paid by check." "He wasted his pay on drink." "They saved a quarter of all their earnings."

(verb) give money, usually in exchange for goods or services. Examples: "I paid four dollars for this sandwich." "Pay the waitress, please."

(verb) convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow. Synonyms: give. Examples: "Don't pay him any mind." "Give the orders." "Give him my best regards." "Pay attention."

(verb) cancel or discharge a debt. Synonyms: pay up, ante up. Examples: "Pay up, please!."

(verb) bring in. Synonyms: yield, bear. Examples: "Interest-bearing accounts." "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?."

(verb) do or give something to somebody in return. Synonyms: pay off, make up, compensate. Examples: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?."

(verb) dedicate. Synonyms: give, devote. Examples: "Give thought to." "Give priority to." "Pay attention to."

(verb) be worth it. Examples: "It pays to go through the trouble."

(verb) render. Examples: "Pay a visit." "Pay a call."

(verb) bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action. Examples: "You'll pay for this!." "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly." "You'll pay for this opinion later."

(verb) make a compensation for. Examples: "A favor that cannot be paid back."

(verb) discharge or settle. Examples: "Pay a debt." "Pay an obligation."