Synonyms for

Payer

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

Definition

A person who pays or is responsible for paying something.

Synonyms & similar words

remunerator payor remunerator settler debtor disburser liquidator giver financier contributor investor supporter underwriter guarantor funder patron sponsor banker client customer subscriber

Synonyms by register

Formal

remitter disburser account holder

Informal

spender buyer customer

Literary

funder financier

Antonyms

receiver recipient beneficiary payee debtor customer

Common collocations

  • the payer of
  • payer of record
  • payer of the invoice
  • payer of the bill
  • payer of the rent
  • payer of the debt
  • payer of the fees

Word family

noun payer
verb pay
adjective payable
adverb paying

Usage note

A 'payer' is the entity making a payment. It is often used in financial and legal contexts. The opposite is typically 'payee' or 'recipient'.

Example sentences

  1. The payer of the rent is the landlord.
  2. The payer of the salary is the employer.
  3. The payer of the loan is the borrower.
  4. The payer of the taxes is the citizen.
  5. The payer of the tuition is the student.

Quotes

  • Being a taxpayer means I'm a payer twice over.
  • The first payer gets burned.
  • The payer is the loser.

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