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WAGES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word wages. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word wages. (close relations)
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earnings
nounn
noun

• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

• something that remunerates

pay
verbv
noun

• something that remunerates

verb

• give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

• convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

• cancel or discharge a debt

• bring in

• do or give something to somebody in return

• dedicate

• be worth it

• render

• bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action

• make a compensation for

• discharge or settle

salary
nounn
noun

• something that remunerates

remuneration
nounn
noun

• something that remunerates

• the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses

allowance
nounn
noun

• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

• a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

• an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

• a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets

• the act of allowing

verb

• put on a fixed allowance, as of food

compensation
nounn
noun

• something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

• (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

• the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

emolument
nounn
noun

• compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)

fee
nounn
noun

• a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

• an interest in land capable of being inherited

verb

• give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

honorarium
nounn
noun

• a fee paid for a nominally free service

income
nounn
noun

• the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

recompense
verb, nounv, n
noun

• payment or reward (as for service rendered)

• the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

verb

• make amends for; pay compensation for

• make payment to; compensate

reward
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

stipend
nounn
noun

• a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose

engage
verbv
verb

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• consume all of one's attention or time

• engage or hire for work

• ask to represent; of legal counsel

• give to in marriage

• get caught

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

• hire for work or assistance

• engage for service under a term of contract

• keep engaged

Best Hypernyms For WAGES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wages, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
allowance compensation contend earnings emolument fight income pay paycheck payment proceeds profit recompense remuneration reward salary stipend struggle
Phrases (1)
regular payment

Alternatives for EARNINGS

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