pay

[peɪ]

Definition:
1. Give money, usually in exchange for goods or services.
2. Do or give something to somebody in return.
3. Bring in.

Use 'pay' in a sentence:

1. You'll pay for that remark!
2. You can pay back the loan over a period of three years.
3. A third of companies reviewing pay since last August have imposed a pay freeze of up to a year.
4. They always pay punctually.
5. We talked about the contract, pay, etc.
6. They are not eligible for sick pay.
7. How much are you prepared to pay?
8. She stubbornly refused to pay.
9. They pay $150 a day plus overtime.
10. Pay increases will be pegged at 5%.
11. Thousands of people paid good money to watch the band perform.
12. We have been negotiating for more pay.
13. The pay is lousy.
14. They pay him around $2 million net.
15. Let her pay—she's loaded.
16. They couldn't afford to pay the bills.
17. Don't pay any attention to what they say.
18. The bridge is still not paying its way.
19. The balance of$ 500 must be paid within 90 days.
20. Don't pay any attention to her ─ she's just being difficult.
21. Many people paid with their lives.
22. Only half the people here are in paid employment.
23. The chances are you won't have to pay.
24. Need I pay the whole amount now?
25. Can I pay for each item separately?
26. I'd like to pay some money into my account.
27. I'll pay you back next week.
28. The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year.
29. That is the forfeit he must pay.
30. Most people said that pay was their main motivation for working.
31. They had to take a 20% cut in pay.
32. We've been given a 2% pay increase.
33. The question is, how much are they going to pay you?
34. Pay increases are tied to inflation.
35. Don't pay any attention to her ─ she's all talk.
36. Pay is reviewed on a yearly basis.
37. It pays to keep up to date with your work.
38. You'll be paid by direct credit into your bank account.
39. We pay all our bills by direct debit.
40. Did she have to pay a fine?
41. Her job is hard work, but the pay is good.
42. I didn't pay attention to what she was saying.
43. You have to pay a high premium for express delivery.
44. I wish to God you'd learn to pay attention!
45. How much rent do you pay for this place?
46. Many students now have paid employment during term.
47. He agreed to pay me for the drawings.
48. In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity.
49. They pay slightly more than the going rate.
50. The job offers good rates of pay.
51. Have they been paid the money that is due to them?
52. The report recommended a 10% pay increase.
53. The pay increase will be introduced in stages.
54. She won't pay any extra.
55. This latest pay offer is a joke.
56. I accepted her offer to pay.
57. Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay.
58. She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience.