Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pay-an-amount
verb
/peɪ/ /ən/ /əˈmaʊnt/

Definition
To give a specified sum of money in exchange for a product, service, or to settle a debt.

Examples
- She decided to pay an amount upfront for the car.
- He will pay an amount equivalent to the invoice total by the end of the week.
- They agreed to pay an amount necessary to complete the project on time.

Meaning
The act of providing a sum of money as compensation or to fulfill an obligation.

Synonyms
- settle
- remunerate
- compensate