make a payment — to 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

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

🎵 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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