something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings";
dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to";
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";
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don''t pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention";
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please";
cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!";
discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation";
do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?";
bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?";
make a compensation for; "a favor that cannot be paid back";
