Producing a surplus or profitable
“Paying attention to detail in your work can lead to a more efficient and profitable outcome.”
Having achieved a goal or set of goals
The act of offering something as payment
“Paying for services rendered is a fair and customary practice in many industries.”
The settlement of debt or payment
Present participle for to give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred
“He's still waiting for his employer to pay him for his work.”
(of a business or activity) Present participle for to be profitable
“It will inevitably pay in the long term if you invest in real estate.”
Present participle for to earn from one's employment
“This line of work just does not pay much and you may have to look at alternative means for earning a living wage.”
Present participle for to be advantageous
“It will pay you to always watch before you leap.”
Present participle for to hand over as payment
“We will have to pay the required sum of money to the contractors once they complete their job.”
Present participle for to hand over or transfer the amount due of (a debt, wages, etc.)
“I always pay my bills on time.”
Present participle for to hire (somebody) for work or a job
“We could just pay someone to do our gardening for us.”
Present participle for to suffer misfortune as a consequence of an action
“Our business partner will make us pay if we break any of the terms of our agreement.”
Present participle for to give (attention, respect, or a compliment) to (someone)
“I'm trying to conjure up the good-fairy presence to get her to pay some attention to me.”
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