pays out

Releases owed funds

Pays out means to disburse money, especially in fulfillment of an obligation.

Insurance policies pay out when claims are approved.

Slot machines pay out when symbols align.

A rope or cable that pays out is released or let out gradually: The fisherman paid out more line.

A bet or investment that pays out yields returns: The gamble finally paid out.

Related
  • giveTo transfer possession
  • handGrasping body part
  • coughs upYields payment reluctantly
  • offerProposal to provide
  • cashReady spending funds

distribute · compensate · lump sum · allocate · reimburse · insurance claim · release · reward · uncoil · unwind · deliver · spool · remit · jackpot · slot machine · prize money · settle · refund

Opposites
direction of money transfer

pays outcollects

Gathers and keeps

takes in · receives · pulls in · gathers · recoups

withholding vs. disbursing

pays outwithholds

Refuses to release

retains · holds back · keeps · hoards · pockets

rope/line handling (nautical/mechanical)

pays outreels in

Brings catch ashore

takes in · pulls in · coils · gathers · retrieves

Family

pay, pays, paying, payer, payers, payee, payees, payment, payments

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G