pays
Translation
to pay, to settle, to compensate
Examples
He pays the rent every month.
He pays the rent every month.
You need to pay a fine.
You need to pay a fine.
It pays to be honest.
It pays to be honest.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to pay (sth.) for (sth.) You need to pay a fine for parking here.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to pay (sb.) (sth.) He pays the landlord the rent.
It pays ((to-inf)) to be profitable to do sth. It pays to be honest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spend, settle; Antonyms: charge, owe
Etymology
From Old French 'paier' (to pacify), from Latin 'pacare' (to make peaceful).
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone money to 'pacify' them or settle a debt, bringing peace.