pay out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Pay a large amount of money, especially over time
Why “out”? Spreading outward from a centre to many recipients.
“They paid out millions in claims.”
“The insurer paid out after the fire.”
Don't confuse with
Pay out means pay a large amount of money, especially over time. Pay down means reduce a debt by making payments.
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pay down
A contrast learners often mix up
Reduce a debt by making payments
branch out
Same out pattern: distribution
Start doing something new or different; (of a road, river or organisation) split off in a new direction; Become independent and start your own venture
count out
Same out pattern: distribution
Count items one by one as you remove them
dish out
Same out pattern: distribution
Distribute servings or remarks
farm out
Same out pattern: distribution
Send work to be done by another person or company
fill out
Same out pattern: distribution
Complete a form by writing in the required information; Become rounder or more developed in shape; Add details to make something more complete
get out
Same out pattern: distribution
Leave a room, car or building; Become known publicly, often by accident; Go out socially; Manage to escape from a situation; Remove a stain or mark from something; Produce or manage to say words; Publish or release something to the public
give out
Same out pattern: distribution
Distribute to many people
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