verb trans
to give money to (somebody) in return for goods or services
to give (money) in return for goods, property, or services
to discharge a debt or obligation for (a bill or account)
to transfer or dispose of (money)
I have paid a large sum into the bank
to give or forfeit (something) in reparation or retribution
to pay a penalty
to give or offer (attention, one's respects, etc)
to make (a call or visit)
to earn (an amount) as a return
an investment paying 5%
to be profitable or advantageous to (somebody)
It would pay us to wait a little longer
(often + for) to give mony in return for something
Who paid for the meal?
to discharge a debt or obligation
to make amends or be punished
You will pay for this
to be worth the expense or effort
It pays to be patient
to flatter (somebody)
see nose1