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PAY

PAY is a 3 letter word which starts with the letter P and ends with the letter Y for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(v. t.) To cover as bottom of a vessel a seam a spar etc. with tar or pitch or waterproof composition of tallow resin etc.; to smear.
(v. t.) To satisfy or content; specifically to satisfy (another person) for service rendered property delivered etc.; to discharge one's obligation to; to make due return to; to compensate; to remunerate; to recompense; to requite; as to pay workmen or servants.
(v. t.) Hence figuratively: To compensate justly; to requite according to merit; to reward; to punish; to retort or retaliate upon.
(v. t.) To discharge as a debt demand or obligation by giving or doing what is due or required; to deliver the amount or value of to the person to whom it is owing; to discharge a debt by delivering (money owed).
(v. t.) To discharge or fulfill as a duy; to perform or render duty as that which has been promised.

Syllable Information

The word PAY is a 3 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for PAY is: pay


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