transitive. To give to (a person, organization, etc.) money that is due for goods received, a service done, a debt or obligation incurred, etc.; to…

to reward, pay wages to.

transitive. To pay; to enlist or retain for service by payment. Also figurative.

To pay wages to. Now rare or Obsolete.

transitive. To give a fee to. to fee away (nonce-use): to induce by a fee to go away.

transitive. To reward (a person); (now usually) to pay (a person) for services rendered or work done.

transitive. To remunerate (a person); to pay for services rendered. Also with for. Obsolete.

To make a present (usually of money) or give a gratuity to, esp. as a reward or recompense, or as a bribe; to remunerate; to fee. †Also, to reward…