To pay
Example: He pays for the meal at restaurant
Definition
"To pay" means to give money in exchange for goods or services, or to settle a debt or obligation. For example, when someone "pays" for a meal at a restaurant, they provide the required amount of money to cover the cost.
Etymology
The verb "to pay" originates from the Old French word 'paier,' which itself comes from the Latin 'pacare,' meaning 'to appease or satisfy.' Did you know that the idea of payment originally involved making peace by fulfilling obligations? Over time, it evolved into the common use of exchanging money for goods or services.
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"To pay" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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