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make a paymentto give money that is owed for something or to pay for goods or services

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to give money that is owed for something or to pay for goods or services

Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ə ˈpeɪmənt/

Example Sentences

  • My cat somehow learned to make online payments and bought 50 cans of tuna.
  • You can make a payment through our mobile app or visit our website.
  • I forgot to make a payment for my gym membership and now the door won't recognize my muscles.

make a payment

VERB

[/meɪk ə ˈpeɪmənt/]

to give money that is owed for something or to pay for goods or services

She stops by the counter to make a payment before heading home.
💡 Concept

She stops by the counter to make a payment before heading home.

Make a payment, seal the statement, reach agreement!
🎵 Rhyme

Make a payment, seal the statement, reach agreement!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/meɪk ə ˈpeɪmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/meɪk ə ˈpeɪmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpay
Suffix--ment

🎵Rhyme

statementtreatmentagreement
statement
treatment
agreement

🔗Collocations

make a monthly payment
make an online payment
make a partial payment
make payment arrangements
make a secure payment
make payment by card

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat somehow learned to make online payments and bought 50 cans of tuna.

You can make a payment through our mobile app or visit our website.

😄 Fun example

I forgot to make a payment for my gym membership and now the door won't recognize my muscles.

Please make a payment within 30 days to avoid late fees.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

paysettleremittransfer fundsprocess payment

Antonyms

receive paymentdefaultwithhold payment

Related

transactionbillinginvoicereceiptinstallment

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