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paying

/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

Examples :

"he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
business economy finance service

Related Words

Illustration investing

investing verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ/

To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

"She is investing time in studying for her exams to get a good grade. "

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obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

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discharge noun

/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

"The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "

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shipwright noun

/ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/

A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

"The shipwright carefully examined the old wooden hull, planning the repairs needed to make it seaworthy again. "

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watertight adjective

/ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/

So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

"The new lunchbox is watertight, so my sandwich won't get soggy if it rains. "

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profitable adjective

/ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/

Producing a profit.

"The lemonade stand was very profitable for the children, earning them enough money to buy a new game. "

Illustration compensation

compensation noun

/ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/

The act or principle of compensating.

"The company's compensation package includes a salary and health insurance. "

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waterproof noun

/ˈwɔtərˌpruf/ /ˈwɑtərˌpruf/

A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.

"My raincoat has a good waterproof to keep me dry in the rain. "

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consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "