Definitions

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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Endowments help fund the operations of institutions, which rely on steady distributions to pay for staff salaries, financial aid and capital improvements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A 529 plan is a powerful option if your primary goal is helping your children or grandchildren pay for education.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

If you want fast, you’ve got to pay for it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

For example, Big Tech companies can pay for most of their data center buildout straight out of cash flow.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

In 1998, the society had enough of Dr. Harlow's money left to help pay for the bronze monument to Phineas Gage on the town green in Cavendish, Vermont.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

pay for

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