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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 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.

Payment