transitive verb paid or Obsoletepayed, paying pay′·ing

1. to give to (a person) what is due, as for goods received, services rendered, etc.; remunerate; recompense
2. to give (what is due or owed) in return, as for goods or services
3. to make a deposit or transfer of (money) paid $50 into the credit union
4. to discharge or settle (a debt, obligation, expenses, etc.) by giving something in return
5. 1. to give or offer (a compliment, respects, attention, etc.)
   2. to make (a visit, call, etc.)
6. to yield as a recompense or return a job that pays $90
7. to be worthwhile or profitable to it will pay him to listen

Etymology: ME paien, to pay, satisfy < OFr paier < L pacare, to pacify < pax, peace

intransitive verb

1. to give due compensation; make payment
2. to be profitable or worthwhile
3. to yield return or compensation as specified a stock that pays poorly

noun

1. a paying or being paid; payment
2. money paid, esp. for work or services; wages or salary
3. anything, good or bad, given or done in return
4. Now Rare a person regarded as a credit risk

adjective

1. rich enough in minerals, ore, etc. to make mining profitable pay gravel
2. operated or made available by depositing coins, submitting credit cards, etc. a pay telephone, pay toilet
3. designating a service, facility, etc. paid for by subscription, fees, etc. pay TV