PAY UP Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

pay up

verb

Definition of pay up

as in to pay

to give what is owed for for once our bills are all paid up

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repudiate

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Lucas said each year the City Council allocates more than 25% of its annual operating revenue to fund the Police Department, yet the agency struggles each year with paying legal settlements.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
But if your paperwork is approved and your interview is completed, and your fees are paid, congratulations!

— Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026

Definition of pay

Verb

Here are five important things to know before taking out a HELOC to pay off high-interest debt.

— John Csiszar, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Without enough tenants paying rent to help pay off a project’s debt, however, developers will often hand over the keys to cut their losses on an underperforming project.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of pay off

Verb

The nine-bedroom property meets that tradition with more than 500 feet of frontage, a sandy beach, boathouse and the largest permanent in-water dock on the lake.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Infinitely adjustable to meet all tastes and demands, from coarse to super fine seasoning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

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