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pay for

VERB
answer for
Synonyms
WEAK
accept the responsibility for account for atone for be responsible for explain justify take the blame for
VERB
buy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquire get market obtain procure purchase take
STRONG
redeem score secure
WEAK
bargain for barter for contract for get in exchange go shopping invest in shop for sign for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forfeit lose surrender
WEAK
market sell
VERB
defray
Synonyms
STRONG
finance fund settle
WEAK
bear the cost chip in cover cost foot the bill pick up the bill pick up the check pick up the tab
Antonyms
STRONG
take
VERB
finance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back bankroll fund guarantee promote sponsor subsidize support underwrite
STRONG
bank capitalize endow float grubstake juice patronize stake
WEAK
go for lay on one loan shark pick up the check pick up the tab prime the pump provide funds provide security put up money raise dough
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove discourage hurt refuse reject
WEAK
call in take
VERB
fund
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back bankroll finance promote subsidize support
STRONG
capitalize endow float grubstake juice patronize stake
WEAK
pick up the check pick up the tab
Antonyms
WEAK
take
VERB
grubstake
Synonyms
STRONG
back bank bankroll capitalize endow float fund guarantee juice patronize promote
WEAK
go for lay on one loan shark pick up the check pick up the tab prime the pump provide funds provide security put up money put up money fo
Antonyms
STRONG
take
VERB
purchase
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquire earn invest pick up procure redeem shop take
STRONG
achieve attain cop gain market patronize realize secure truck win
WEAK
come by deal in get hold of go shopping make a buy make a purchase shop for take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit have lose spend throw away
STRONG
give up ignore miss
WEAK
sell
VERB
recompense
Synonyms
STRONG
atone balance comp compensate counterbalance counterpoise countervail equalize expiate fix grease indemnify offset overcompensate pay propitiate reciprocate recoup recover redress reimburse remunerate repay requite retaliate retrieve return reward satisfy square
WEAK
ante up atone for cough up do business give satisfaction make amends make good make up for put out spring for sweeten the pot swing for take care of
Antonyms
STRONG
deprive disproportion dissatisfy lose penalize refuse seize take worsen
VERB
redress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend correct counteract even out mend neutralize regulate remedy restore vindicate
STRONG
adjust annul balance cancel compensate countercheck ease frustrate negate negative recompense reform relieve repair revise square
WEAK
dial back make amends make reparation make restitution make up for pay one's dues put right recalibrate turn around turn over new leaf turn things around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy harm hurt injure worsen
STRONG
allow approve damage permit upset
VERB
shell out
Synonyms
WEAK
ante up disburse expend fork over hand over lay out outlay pay pay out spend
Antonyms
WEAK
receive take
VERB
support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back encourage finance fund maintain raise set up sponsor strengthen subsidize uphold
STRONG
angel bankroll chaperon cherish feed fortify foster guard keep nourish nurse prop stake stiffen stroke succor sustain underwrite
WEAK
attend to be a source of strength bring up buoy up care for earn one's keep give a leg up keep an eye on look after make a living pay expenses of pick up the check put up money for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclude depress discourage dissuade finish hurt ignore neglect take weaken
STRONG
abandon starve
WEAK
contradict disapprove let down let go oppose refuse reject release
VERB
take
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choose draw get pick select
STRONG
book borrow charter cull derive elect engage gain hire lease mark obtain prefer procure purchase rent
WEAK
decide on opt for optate single out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
refuse reject
STRONG
cancel discharge fire forfeit let go lose sell
WEAK
abstain add avoid be honest be immune disallow discontinue disenchant dodge fail give hold keep maintain misconceive misunderstand offer receive repulse stop
VERB
treat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
give provide
STRONG
amuse blow divert entertain escort feast indulge regale satisfy stake stand
WEAK
buy for foot the bill pick up the check pick up the tab play host set up spring for take out wine and dine
Antonyms
STRONGEST
take
STRONG
abstain anger bore disappoint refuse reject tire upset
WEAK
harm hurt ignore injure neglect

Example Sentences

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Local 99 Executive Director Max Arias said Tuesday the raise will increase the average pay for members to the range of $42,000 to $45,000 per year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Researchers evaluated job openings and pay for entry-level workers, rent and mortgage payments, and quality of life.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. said External link “taxes are what we pay for civilized society,” suggesting we get what we pay for.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Across the country, regulators, utilities and tech companies are debating how to pay for the infrastructure investments needed to support data centers seeking to connect to the grid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“But if I don’t go to work, how will I pay for our toffees this weekend? I want to buy the big tin.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin