1.something that remunerates;
wages were paid by check
1.give money, usually in exchange for goods or services;
I paid four dollars for this sandwich
2.convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;
Don't pay him any mind
3.do or give something to somebody in return;
Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
4.bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action;
You'll pay for this!
5.cancel or discharge a debt;
pay up, please!
6.bring in;
interest-bearing accounts
7.render;
pay a visit
8.be worth it;
It pays to go through the trouble
9.dedicate;
give thought to
10. discharge or settle;
pay a debt
11. make a compensation for;
a favor that cannot be paid back