pay
noun
something that remunerates
“wages were paid by check”
“he wasted his pay on drink”
verb
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
“I paid four dollars for this sandwich”
“Pay the waitress, please”
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
“Don't pay him any mind”
“give the orders”
Synonymsgivecancel or discharge a debt
“pay up, please!”
bring in
“interest-bearing accounts”
“How much does this savings certificate pay annually?”
do or give something to somebody in return
“Does she pay you for the work you are doing?”
dedicate
“give thought to”
“give priority to”
be worth it
“It pays to go through the trouble”
render
“pay a visit”
“pay a call”
bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
“You'll pay for this!”
“She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly”
make a compensation for
“a favor that cannot be paid back”
discharge or settle
“pay a debt”
“pay an obligation”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University