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  1. verb
    cancel or discharge a debt
    "pay up, please!"

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  2. verb
    dedicate
    "pay attention to"

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  3. verb
    convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
    "Don't pay him any mind" "pay attention"

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  4. verb
    do or give something to somebody in return
    "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
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  5. noun
    something that remunerates
    "he wasted his pay on drink"
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  6. verb
    bring in
    "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"

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  7. verb
    bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
    "You'll pay for this!" "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly" "You'll pay for this opinion later"
  8. verb
    be worth it
    "It pays to go through the trouble"
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    be
  9. verb
    discharge or settle
    "pay a debt" "pay an obligation"
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  10. verb
    give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
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  11. verb
    make a compensation for
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  12. verb
    render
    "pay a visit" "pay a call"
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