pay out
Third Person
pays out
Present Participle
paying out
Past Tense
paid out
Past Participle
paid out
1
to distribute money or funds, usually as a payment for something or as compensation for a loss or damage
- The insurance company will pay out the claim after reviewing the damages.
- The lawsuit settlement will pay out a lump sum to the victims of the fraud.
- The charity paid out donations to several families affected by the natural disaster.
- The pension fund pays out monthly to retirees who have contributed for decades.
- The company had to pay out a significant amount in compensation to the workers after the accident.
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