English Synonym Finder

pay out

Definitions

To distribute or disburse money, especially from a fund or as a return on an investment.

To release a rope or cable by letting it run out slowly.

Examples

The insurance company will pay out the claim once the investigation is complete.

The investment is expected to pay out significant dividends to shareholders by the end of the year.

Synonyms

disburse expend remit settle spend distribute compensate

Antonyms

collect receive hoard accumulate retain withhold save