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

    • pay :give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
      • I paid four dollars for this sandwich|Pay the waitress, please

    • pay :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

    • pay :cancel or discharge a debt
      • pay up, please!

    • pay :bring in
      • interest-bearing accounts|How much does this savings certificate pay annually?

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

    • pay :dedicate
      • give thought to|give priority to|pay attention to

    • pay :be worth it
      • It pays to go through the trouble

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