wage

/weɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a rate or amount of money paid for work or services

“The company increased the wage of its employees by 10%.”

2. verb

to engage in a war or fight, especially a civil war

“The country is waging a war against poverty.”

3. verb

to pay or give (something), especially in return for a service or an effort

“She will wage her savings to buy a new car.”

Synonyms

  • pay
  • remuneration
  • salary

Antonyms

  • deduct
  • penalize