pay

To coat or cover (seams of a ship, for example) with waterproof material such as tar or asphalt.

To give money to in return for goods or services rendered.

To give (money) in exchange for goods or services.

To discharge or settle (a debt or obligation).

To bear (a cost or penalty, for example) in recompense.

To yield as a return.

To afford an advantage to; profit.

To give or bestow.

To make (a visit or call).

To let out (a line or cable) by slackening.