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n. a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"

n. a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review; "the troops stood at attention"

attention

n. the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"

attention

n. a general interest that leads people to want to know more; "She was the center of attention"

attention, attending

n. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

care, attention, aid, tending

n. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"

remuneration, earnings, wage, pay, salary

n. something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"

give, pay

v. convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention"

pay, make a payment

v. give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please"

pay, be worth it

v. be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble"

give, pay, devote

v. dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"

pay, pay up, ante up

v. cancel or discharge a debt

pay, make up, pay off, compensate

v. do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"

yield, bear, pay

v. bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"

study

n. a state of deep mental absorption; "she is in a deep study"

contemplation, thoughtfulness, reflection, reflexion, meditation, rumination, musing

n. a calm lengthy intent consideration

thoughtfulness

n. the trait of thinking carefully before acting

cognizance

n. range or scope of what is perceived

consideration

n. the process of giving careful thought to something

remedy, curative, cure

n. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

application, diligence, assiduity, assiduousness

n. a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"

commitment

n. an engagement by contract involving financial obligation; "his business commitments took him to London"

commitment, loyalty, dedication

n. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"

commitment, dedication

n. a message that makes a pledge

income

n. the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

net, profit, lucre, profits, earnings, net income, net profit

n. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

gross, revenue, receipts, gross income

n. the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

refund

n. money returned to a payer

remission, remittance, remittal

n. a payment of money sent to a person in another place

reward

n. payment made in return for a service rendered

bonus, incentive

n. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

payoff, final payment

n. the final payment of a debt

payoff, bribe

n. payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

payment

n. a sum of money paid

fee

n. a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

charge

n. the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge"

compensation

n. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

cost

n. the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

emolument

n. compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees); "a clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes"

fare

n. the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance

reimbursement

n. compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.; "he received reimbursement for his travel expenses"

restitution, amends, redress, indemnity, indemnification, damages

n. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

retribution, requittal

n. a justly deserved penalty

confab, consult, confer, confabulate, consult together

v. have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action"

reimburse

v. pay back for some expense incurred; "Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?"

recoup, reimburse

v. reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

ransom, redeem, buy back

v. exchange or buy back for money; under threat

place, target, direct, aim at, point at

v. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"

honor, honour, accept as pay

v. accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"

fund, pay for

v. furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas"

pay off, buy off

v. pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor

inattention

n. lack of attention

trouble, difficulty

n. an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty"

disbursement, disbursal, outlay, expenditure, expense

n. money paid out

fine, mulct, amercement

n. money extracted as a penalty

inquire, ask, enquire

v. inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"

request, ask

v. express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"

owe, have a debt

v. be in debt; "She owes me $200"; "The thesis owes much to his adviser"

gather, garner, collect

v. assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together"

collect, collate

v. to assemble in proper sequence; "collate the papers"

find, get, receive, obtain

v. receive a specified treatment (abstract); "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"; "His movie received a good review"; "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions"

withhold, keep back

v. hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"

default, default on

v. fail to pay up

owe, have a debt

v. be in debt; "She owes me $200"; "The thesis owes much to his adviser"

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