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