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pay out
This page is about the phrasal verb pay out
Meaning
to pay a sum of money to somebody, especially a large sum
Synonym
shell out
For example
- pay sth out If you win the lottery, they'll pay the money out in installments over several years.
- pay out sth Most insurance companies will try to find any reason they can to avoid paying out claims to their customers.
Nouns often used as objects with pay out: award, compensation, prize money, winnings, reward, lump sum, insurance claim
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Contributor: Matt Errey