footed the bill

VERB

pay for

Synonyms

WEAK

bear the cost bear the expense finance pay the bill pick up the check pick up the tab pop for redeem spring for

Example Sentences

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Many companies footed the bill for U.S. tariffs initially, in an effort to keep prices competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

But he alleged that Seven had footed the bill for several expensive dinners with Mr Lehrmann, and a golfing trip in Tasmania.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

In a controversial arrangement, five major beverage corporations mostly footed the bill.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2023

Eventually, U.S. taxpayers footed the bill for replenishing the Indian Trust Fund.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

And, if the preacher's sum was lacking he footed the bill.

From Autobiography of Z. S. Hastings by Hastings, Z. S.