10 Collocations with Pay in English

Collocations with “pay” are common in everyday conversations. These collocations make your language more interesting and help convey messages creatively.

Explore some of the most popular collocations with “pay” and see examples of how they are used. These phrases can add flavor to your communication and make your speech more engaging.

List of Collocations with Pay

10 Collocations with Pay in English
List of Collocations with Pay – Created by 7ESL
  • Pay a bill
  • Pay a fine
  • Pay a visit
  • Pay attention
  • Pay by credit card
  • Pay cash
  • Pay interest
  • Pay one’s respects
  • Pay someone a compliment
  • Pay someone a visit

Examples of Collocations with Pay

Pay a bill

  • Meaning: To settle a debt or payment for goods or services received
  • Example: I always pay a bill on time.

Pay a fine

  • Meaning: To pay a penalty or fee for breaking a rule or law
  • Example: If you are caught speeding, you will have to pay a fine.

Pay a visit

  • Meaning: To go and see someone, usually socially or for a specific purpose
  • Example: We should pay a visit to the new neighbors and introduce ourselves.

Pay attention

  • Meaning: To focus one’s mind or senses on something in order to understand or perceive it better
  • Example: It’s important to pay attention to the road while driving.

Pay by credit card

  • Meaning: To use a credit card to pay for goods or services
  • Example: You can pay by credit card when you book your flight online

Pay cash

  • Meaning: To use physical currency or money to pay for goods or services
  • Example: I prefer to pay cash for small purchases like coffee or snacks

Pay interest

  • Meaning: To pay a fee or percentage on borrowed money or credit
  • Example: If you borrow money, you will have to pay interest on the loan.

Pay one’s respects

  • Meaning: To show honor or respect to someone, usually in a formal or solemn way
  • Example: The mayor visited the memorial to pay his respects to the fallen soldiers.

Pay someone a compliment

  • Meaning: To express admiration or praise for someone’s qualities or achievements
  • Example: It’s always nice to pay someone a compliment and make their day a little brighter.

Pay someone a visit

  • Meaning: To go and see someone, usually socially or for a specific purpose.
  • Example: The doctor asked me to pay him a visit next week for a check-up.
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