definition of
pay

[1] #1 pay v. give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please". wn

[2] #2 pay v. [give] convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention". wn

[3] #3 pay n. [wage, earnings, remuneration, salary] something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings". wn

[4] #4 pay v. [pay up, ante up] cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!". wn

[5] #5 pay v. [yield, bear] bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?". wn