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pay-for

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something which is used to pay for a bill, such as an increase in taxes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, politics

Examples

  • The government is debating whether to include various pay-fors in order to fund the new infrastructure bill.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Deverbal from pay for.