pays

[US]/[peɪz]/

[UK]/[peɪz]/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An amount paid to compensate for loss or damage.; An amount paid to compensate for loss or damage.; An amount paid to compensate for loss or damage.; Remuneration; compensation
v.To give money as a result of an obligation.; To compensate for something.; To give attention to.; To give money as a result of an obligation.; To compensate for something.; To give attention to.; To give money as a result of an obligation.; To compensate for something.; To give attention to.; To give money as payment; To compensate; to repay; To suffer the consequences

Phrases & Collocations

pays well

pays off

pays attention

pays the bills

paying now

pays dividends

pays tribute

pays respect

Example Sentences

the company pays its employees well.

does this job pay enough to cover my expenses?

he pays a lot of attention to detail.

the government pays for public education.

she pays the bills on time every month.

the landlord pays for the building's upkeep.

it pays to be polite and respectful.

the bank pays interest on my savings account.

he pays homage to his ancestors regularly.

the system pays out benefits to eligible recipients.

it pays to invest in your future.

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