Pay - translation, pronunciation and examples

The basic verb meaning to give money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

Often used for clearing a debt or bill (to settle a bill); can imply finalising payment or reaching agreement about payment.

To send a payment, often by bank or formal channels; a formal term used for transferring funds.

Informal phrasal verb meaning to pay, often reluctantly or a lot of money ('shell out for').

Emphasizes obtaining something in exchange for money; paying is part of the transaction but the focus is acquiring the item.

To pay for or provide money for something (cover the cost); emphasizes bearing the cost rather than the payment act itself.

To pay someone back for money they have already spent; common in formal or business contexts (expense claims).

To give money as recompense for loss, injury, or work; often implies making up for something rather than simple payment for goods.

A more formal term for 'buy'; focuses on the act of acquiring something in exchange for money.

To demand payment or set a price for goods or services (someone charges someone); different perspective — the biller rather than payer.