pay — to give money in exchange for something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give money in exchange for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /peɪ/
Example Sentences
- My mom always says 'If you don't pay attention in class, you'll pay the price later!'
- I forgot to pay my phone bill and now I can only receive calls, not make them.
- The company decided to pay all employees a bonus this year.
pay
VERB[/peɪ/]
to give money in exchange for something
A customer pays the cashier for her morning coffee and pastry
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin pacare, meaning 'to pacify' or 'to appease.' In antiquity, the concept referred to settling disputes and establishing peace through the payment of money, reflecting the practice of using monetary compensation to resolve conflicts.
Breakdown
Latin pacare (to pacify) → Old French paier → Middle English payen → Modern English pay.
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📝Examples
“My mom always says 'If you don't pay attention in class, you'll pay the price later!'”
“I forgot to pay my phone bill and now I can only receive calls, not make them.”
“The company decided to pay all employees a bonus this year.”
“Hard work always pays off in the end.”
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