pay for

verb

1. to make payment (of) for
2. intr to suffer or be punished, as for a mistake, wrong decision, etc

   in his old age he paid for the laxity of his youth

Example Sentences

Democrats view Medicaid as a health insurance program that helps people pay for health care...Republicans view Medicaid as a government welfare program.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mayor of London has said his policy of free lunch for every pupil at state primary schools in London will continue despite questions about how he will pay for it.

From BBC

David Goldberg, California Teachers Assn. president, said the nation’s public schools face a critical moment — needing more funding for safe and stable learning environments, higher pay for teachers and more support for special needs students.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith-Griffin used some of the fraudulently obtained funds to put a down payment on a house in North Carolina and pay for her wedding, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

An anonymous hacker has obtained files containing evidence against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who has been accused of paying for sex, including with a minor, The New York Times reported.

From Salon

Related Words

• back
• encourage
• finance
• fund
• maintain
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