Synonyms for

Fee

Verb / fi: / Another word for fee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fee is a payment made to someone for their services.

Synonyms & similar words

bung tip charge price cost tariff rate payment wage salary stipend compensation remuneration honorarium tip allowance levy assessment dues subscription contribution donation

Synonyms by register

Formal

charge tariff levy toll

Informal

price cost dues tab

Literary

due tithe

Antonyms

gratuity gift tip reward bonus payment wage

Common collocations

  • service fee
  • consultation fee
  • entry fee
  • annual fee
  • late fee
  • processing fee
  • membership fee
  • legal fee

Word family

noun fee
verb fee

Usage note

Often used to denote a charge for a service or privilege. Can sometimes be confused with 'free', which means without cost.

Example sentences

  1. I had to pay a fee to get into the park.
  2. The lawyer charged a fee for his services.
  3. The musician earned a fee for playing at the party.
  4. The gym charges a monthly fee for membership.
  5. The hotel charges a resort fee for using their amenities.

Quotes

  • The fee for success is dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen. - Frank Lloyd Wright
  • There are no free lunches in life. You pay for it one way or another. - Zig Ziglar
  • The fee for being a sheep is boredom. The fee for being a wolf is loneliness. Choose one or the other with great care. - Hugh MacLeod

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