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pay

[pey] / peɪ /




VERB
be advantageous
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STRONGEST
WEAK
VERB
make amends
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In urban neighborhoods, the local candy store often had a pay phone and acted as a message center for the surrounding area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

He’s also a kind, friendly future Tar Heel, something you can’t always say about lacrosse players who often feel they are either entitled or frustrated when people don’t pay enough attention to them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Fans pay a £5 fee to register, which is donated to the Tartan Army Sunshine charity.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

I called, said I couldn’t afford to pay the entire bill, and asked if I could get a discount if I paid a portion immediately.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

“I want to pay what I owe you.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls