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PAYS

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There are 12 meanings of the word Pays.

How to pronounce pays:

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Pays - as a noun

Something that remunerates

Example: "Wages were paid by cash"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
earningsremunerationsalarywage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
regular payment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pays - as a verb

Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

Example: "Don't pay him any mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicateintercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cancel or discharge a debt

Example: "Pay up, please!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ante uppay up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring in

Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearyield
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring inclearearngainmakerealiserealize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Do or give something to somebody in return

Example: "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensatepay off

Dedicate

Example: "Give thought to"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devotegive

Be worth it

Example: "It pays to go through the trouble"

Render

Example: "Pay a visit"

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

Example: "You'll pay for this!"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abidebearbrookdigestendurestandstick outstomachsuffersupporttolerate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a compensation for

Example: "A favor that cannot be paid back"

Discharge or settle

Example: "Pay a debt"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
settle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He always pays his bills on time."
"She pays a lot of attention to details."
"The company pays its employees every two weeks."
"He pays the rent for his apartment every month."
"The customer pays for their purchases at the checkout counter."
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Word Game Points

Is PAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pays is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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