Synonyms for

Payment

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

Definition

Payment is the act of giving money or something else of value in exchange for goods or services.

Synonyms & similar words

requital defrayment defrayal nonpayment remittance settlement compensation reimbursement disbursement remuneration salary wage earnings stipend fee charges dues outlay bill invoice check draft credit

Synonyms by register

Formal

remittance settlement disbursement remuneration

Informal

dough cash bucks moolah

Literary

tribute render requital

Antonyms

receipt earning income gain profit remittance

Common collocations

  • make a payment
  • payment due
  • payment received
  • payment method
  • payment plan
  • payment system
  • payment in full
  • payment gateway

Word family

noun payment
verb pay
adjective payable
adverb payably

Usage note

While 'payment' is a general term, 'remittance' often refers to money sent, especially abroad. 'Pay' is the common verb form.

Example sentences

  1. I made a payment for my new bike yesterday.
  2. My mom pays the rent every month on time.
  3. I have to make a payment on my credit card bill.
  4. The company made a payment to settle the lawsuit.
  5. The payment for the concert tickets was expensive.

Quotes

  • The payment of debts is necessary for social order.
  • The only thing wrong with immortality is that it tends to go on forever.
  • A promise made is a debt unpaid.

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