Synonyms of fee

fee 1 of 2

noun

ˈfē 

as in cost

the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something

my dentist's fees seem to increase with every visit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cost
• price
• rate
• charge
• freight
• price tag
• damage
• bill
• ante
• value
• sale
• figure
• valuation
• market value
• tariff
• surcharge
• discount
• list price
• deposit
• reduction
• deduction
• unit price
• service charge
• invoice
• fair market value
• price point
• sticker price
• overcharge
• asking price
• down payment
• tab
• carrying charge
• check
• markdown
• account

fee

2 of 2

verb

chiefly Scottish

as in to hire

to provide with a paying job

the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hire
• employ
• recruit
• pay
• engage
• sign (up or on)
• retain
• place
• lay on
• assume
• job
• take on
• enlist
• partner
• contract
• subcontract
• upgrade
• promote
• keep (on)
• rehire
• apprentice
• reemploy
• reengage
• advance
• scout
• headhunt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• can
• sack
• discharge
• dismiss
• ax
• fire
• lay off
• lock out
• furlough

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fee

Noun

The per-student cost to the state is slightly higher than the amount each student actually receives, due to transaction fees that go to ClassWallet, the vendor that runs the school choice program's online platform. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Apprisen has lower fees than many competitors, and hardship waivers are available for its debt management program. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Before deciding between home warranty companies, compare the systems and appliances covered, service fees, repair limits, exclusions and provider track record. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

If an owner decides to sell, Baton runs the process for a monthly retainer and a success fee. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026