something that remunerates; wages were paid by check; he wasted his pay on drink; they saved a quarter of all their earnings

[ Syn: wage , earnings , remuneration , salary ]

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please'

make a compensation for; a favor that cannot be paid back'

discharge or settle; pay a debt; pay an obligation'

convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; Dont pay him any mind; give the orders; Give him my best regards; pay attention

[ Syn: give ]

cancel or discharge a debt; pay up, please!

[ Syn: pay up , ante up ]

bring in; interest-bearing accounts; How much does this savings certificate pay annually?

[ Syn: yield , bear ]

do or give something to somebody in return; Does she pay you for the work you are doing?

[ Syn: pay off , make up , compensate ]

dedicate; give thought to; give priority to; pay attention to

[ Syn: give , devote ]

be worth it; It pays to go through the trouble'

render; pay a visit; pay a call'

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'