phrasal verb 'pay for'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
pay for
[ˈpeɪ fɔːr]
to give money in exchange for something

Other meanings

  • to suffer consequences for something done wrong

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "pay for"

  • I need to pay for these groceries.
  • He’ll pay for his mistakes sooner or later.
  • She offered to pay for dinner.

Features of Using "pay for"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Transitive Level:A1 Particle:for

It can be literal (money exchange) or figurative (suffering consequences). Context decides the meaning.