Synonyms for

Pays

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

Definition

Pays means a country's territory or land.

Synonyms & similar words

pay remuneration makeup compensate salary bear yield devote earnings give anteup payoff payup default wage region territory domain land area province state sector zone district county division tract field realm sphere country nation soil ground

Synonyms by register

Formal

remunerates compensates reimburses

Informal

forks over shells out stumps up

Literary

renders yields

Antonyms

receives earns gains acquires collects withholds keeps

Common collocations

  • pays attention
  • pays respect
  • pays dividends
  • pays the bill
  • pays off
  • pays a visit
  • pays taxes
  • pays homage

Word family

noun payment
verb pay
adjective payable
adverb paying

Usage note

The verb 'pays' is the third-person singular present tense of 'pay'. It is often used in contexts related to financial transactions, but also metaphorically for actions that yield results or are considered worthwhile.

Example sentences

  1. The pays of Italy include Tuscany and Sicily.
  2. The pays of India include Rajasthan and Kerala.
  3. The pays of Canada include Quebec and Alberta.
  4. The pays of Australia include New South Wales and Victoria.
  5. The pays of the United States include California and Texas.

Quotes

  • A pays is a country's territory, and has nothing to do with paying anything.
  • The pays of France are divided into historical regions.
  • The pays of Italy are known for their scenic beauty and rich history.

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