FEE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

fee 1 of 2

noun

ˈfē

Definition of fee

as in cost

the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something my dentist's fees seem to increase with every visit

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verb

chiefly Scottish

as in to hire

to provide with a paying job the townspeople fee country lasses as housemaids, nurses, and cooks

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Unlike most cities, including Los Angeles, El Segundo has no gross receipts tax on businesses and relies instead on annual fees based on business size. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The breakdown of costs also included other charges such as attorney fees, meals and lodging. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 Just remember to compare the total cost, including fees, and not only take in the advertised rate. — Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Any device impounded from someone under 18 will be held for a minimum of two days, then released only to a parent or guardian after impound fees are paid and the minor completes a traffic safety program. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fee

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Noun

The tariff cost will vary by product, ranging from 15% to 50%, according to reports.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Promise a rebate to every taxpayer when the size and cost of government is reduced.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of cost

Verb

But incredibly, that failure actually paved the way for his return to the competition last season, with Benfica hiring him just weeks later.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
After Sandusky’s conviction, Penn State hired former FBI director Louis Freeh to conduct its internal investigation into how the school responded to McQueary.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of hire

Noun

Since the war with Iran began in late February, the nationwide average diesel price has soared by 60%.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Trump claimed the payments would be possible because of the economy's strength, yet consumer sentiment is weak as gasoline prices are increasing because of the war with Iran and wages are struggling to keep pace with inflation.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

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Verb

The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
In a document filed in federal court, an attorney for LAHSA said the signature was applied by a staff member who did not realize the contract was related to the nonprofit that employed Adams Kellum’s husband.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of employ

Verb

In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Basupi, who is from Botswana, leads more than 100 missionaries and helps recruit Africans for cross-cultural mission work.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of recruit

Verb

Singapore pays its political leaders high salaries to attract talent and deter graft, but the issue is thorny in the city-state, where the median wage worker made S$5,775 ($736) a month in 2025.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
On the field, the Mets are obviously not paying this much attention.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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