fee
Translation
fee, charge, payment
Examples
There is an entrance fee for the museum.
There is an entrance fee for the museum.
The lawyer charges a high fee for his services.
The lawyer charges a high fee for his services.
Grammar Patterns
a fee for ((sth.)) a payment for a service There is a fee for using the swimming pool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charge, cost, price, fare
Etymology
From Old French 'fie' (fief), from a Germanic source related to 'cattle' or 'property'. The sense evolved to 'payment for a privilege'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'free', but it's the opposite. You have to pay a 'fee'.