I. verb
1.
to discharge an obligation to usually with money
paid the doctor for his services
Synonyms: compensate, guerdon, remunerate
Related Word: indemnify, recompense, satisfy; cough (up), plunk down, pony (up), pungle (up), remit, render, tender; pay off
2.
Synonyms: clear 5, clear off, discharge, liquidate, pay up, quit, satisfy, settle, square
3.
Synonyms: spend 1, disburse, expend, fork (out), give, lay out, outlay, shell out
4.
Synonyms: compensate 3, indemnify, recompense, reimburse, remunerate, repay, requite
Idioms: make up for
5.
Synonyms: yield 5, bring in, return
II. noun
Synonyms: wage , emolument, fee, hire, pay envelope, salary, stipend