Definition of "pays" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pay. (verb)

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• "The name pays homage to Ponti's well-known design."
• "Of course part of the money you spend on the title pays for insurance, in case some problem crops up down the line with the chain of ownership."
• "After recouping its expenses, the label pays the artist royalties on sales, but keeps about 80% of the profits."