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pay dues

VERB
correct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter amend cure improve mend rectify redress regulate remediate remedy repair review revise straighten out upgrade
STRONG
ameliorate better change debug doctor edit emend help launder polish reclaim reconstruct reform remodel reorganize retouch right scrub
WEAK
clean up clean up act do over fiddle with fix up get with it go over make over make right make up for pick up put in order set right set straight shape up touch up turn around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage depress destroy harm hurt injure maintain remain ruin weaken worsen
WEAK
be permissive blow blunder coddle goof indulge mistake pamper pet spoil
VERB
repay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compensate offset pay back refund reimburse restore reward
STRONG
accord award balance indemnify rebate recompense remunerate requite return square
WEAK
make amends make restitution make up for settle up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
damage penalize
STRONG
disagree refuse take withhold
WEAK
deprive extort leave alone seize steal

Example Sentences

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All 200-plus members were "honorary" and didn't pay dues — Huizenga covered everything.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2023

They also noted that there are other ways to pay dues, including a statewide effort by the Tennessee Education Association to move to an EZ Pay system, which collects dues through recurring payments.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023

They lead union membership to decline, as more workers choose not to pay dues and instead take home more money in the short term.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2023

Iraq will discuss with Washington this week how to pay dues owed to Russian oil companies despite sanctions, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Monday.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023

To which Hopkins replied: "Since women are admitted to membership and pay dues, they are eligible for all offices."

From The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country by Seton, Ernest Thompson