pays

pays · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Gives someone money for work done, goods received, or debts owed.

  2. 2.

    Yields a benefit or advantage.

  3. 3.

    Gives attention or makes a visit.

  4. 4.

    Suffers a consequence.

Related words

Antonyms: charges, owes
See also: pay, payment, salary

Etymology

From Old French paier meaning "to pay, appease," from Latin pacare (to appease, pacify).