verb
definition
To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
example
he paid her off the books and in kind where possible
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To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
example
he has paid his debt to society
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To be profitable for.
example
It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more.
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To give (something else than money).
example
to pay attention
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To be profitable or worth the effort.
example
crime doesn’t pay
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To discharge an obligation or debt.
example
He was allowed to go as soon as he paid.
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To suffer consequences.
example
He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn.
definition
To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.
example
I'll pay that.