I . v. a.
1.
Discharge, settle, liquidate, defray.
2.
Compensate, recompense, requite, remunerate, reward, make ~ment to, satisfy, discharge one's obligation to, indemnify.
3.
Punish, take revenge upon, retort upon.
4.
Give, render, offer.
5.
( Naut. ) Smear ( with tar or pitch ).
II . v. n.
1.
Make compensation.
2.
Be profitable, be remunerative, make a good return, be a good investment, give a good interest.
III . n.
Compensation, recompense, remuneration, reward, requital, wages, hire, stipend, salary, allowance, emolument.