PAYING

To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

Example: "He paid her off the books and in kind where possible"

To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.

Example: "He has paid his debt to society"

To be profitable for.

Example: "It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."

To give (something else than money).

Example: "To pay attention"

To be profitable or worth the effort.

Example: "Crime doesn’t pay"

To discharge an obligation or debt.

Example: "He was allowed to go as soon as he paid."

To suffer consequences.

Example: "He paid for his fun in the sun with a terrible sunburn."

To admit that a joke, punchline, etc., was funny.

Example: "I'll pay that."

To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.