pays
pays · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
Gives someone money for work done, goods received, or debts owed.
- 2.
Yields a benefit or advantage.
- 3.
Gives attention or makes a visit.
- 4.
Suffers a consequence.
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Etymology
From Old French paier meaning "to pay, appease," from Latin pacare (to appease, pacify).