pay for the expense vs pay the expense

Both 'pay for the expense' and 'pay the expense' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Pay for the expense' is more commonly used when referring to covering the cost of something, while 'pay the expense' is less common and may sound more direct. The choice between the two depends on the emphasis you want to give to the action of paying.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1255 views

pay for the expense

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to covering the cost of an expense. It implies that the payment is made to cover the expense.

Examples:

I will pay for the expense of the repairs.
She agreed to pay for the expense of the trip.
Who will pay for the expense of the party?
They are willing to pay for the expense of the project.
The company will pay for the expense of the training.

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When you win your victory tomorrow... presumably the survivors will be auctioned off... in order to pay for the expenses of this heroic expedition.
Do you think the guests will pay for the expenses of the school?
Each delegation shall pay for the accommodation expenses of its members and experts.
We've lost plenty of time in trying to pay back the expenses for the tractor.
We've lost plenty of time in trying to pay back the expenses for the tractor.
I've told you this, but I'll pay for all the trip expenses.
At their discretion, the air carriers of each Party may pay for such expenses in the territory of the other Party in freely convertible currencies in accordance with local currency legislation.
At their discretion, the air carriers of each Contracting Party may pay for such expenses in the territory of the other Contracting Party in freely convertible currencies according to local currency regulation.
Each Party shall be responsible for the salaries, insurances and allowances to be paid to the experts and the staff of the Secretariat made available by such Party, and shall, unless otherwise agreed, pay for the travel and living expenses of them.
the sending Party shall pay for the travel and living expenses of its exchanged personnel staying at the host establishment, unless otherwise agreed;
the sending Party shall pay for the travel and living expenses of its exchanged personnel staying at the host establishment of the receiving Party, unless otherwise agreed;
Researchers pay for their own travel and hotel costs, make their contribution, and may have to wait several months before the Commission pays the expenses and pays for the work done.
I have to work to help pay the expenses.
I've arranged for your mother to pay the expenses.
Each Contracting Party shall pay the expenses of its own delegation to any meetings held pursuant to this Convention.
The conscription office will pay all the expenses.
Of course, the army will pay for your expenses.
Let me pay for your expenses.
Then they can pay for their living expenses.
This fund is kept separately from all of the ECB's other assets and shall be used solely to provide the benefits and to pay the expenses of the retirement plan.

Alternatives:

cover the expense
take care of the expense
settle the expense
bear the expense
meet the expense

pay the expense

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is more direct and less common. It implies a straightforward action of paying the expense without emphasizing the act of covering the cost.

Examples:

He refused to pay the expense for the damages.
The company will pay the expense for the repairs.
Who will pay the expense for the meal?
She has to pay the expense for the mistake.
They agreed to pay the expense for the event.

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I have to work to help pay the expenses.
I've arranged for your mother to pay the expenses.
Each Contracting Party shall pay the expenses of its own delegation to any meetings held pursuant to this Convention.
This fund is kept separately from all of the ECB's other assets and shall be used solely to provide the benefits and to pay the expenses of the retirement plan.
Researchers pay for their own travel and hotel costs, make their contribution, and may have to wait several months before the Commission pays the expenses and pays for the work done.
The conscription office will pay all the expenses.
We've lost plenty of time in trying to pay back the expenses for the tractor.
The wedding is the only ritual where the victim... has to pay all the expenses.
I'll pay all the expenses, OK?
We've lost plenty of time in trying to pay back the expenses for the tractor.
We pay all the expenses including the shipping charge.
When you win your victory tomorrow... presumably the survivors will be auctioned off... in order to pay for the expenses of this heroic expedition.
You didn't complain when when I offered to pay the legal expenses.
Do you think the guests will pay for the expenses of the school?
If I lose money, how will I be expected to pay off the expense of your wedding?
Each delegation shall pay for the accommodation expenses of its members and experts.
order Gucci spa to pay the costs or expenses of the proceedings before OHIM.
order the Commission to pay the totality of the expenses and fees of the medical committee;
The natural parents sign relinquishment documents and you pay the legal and maternity expenses.
- order the unsuccessful party, under Article 69 (2) of the Rules of Procedure, to pay the costs and expenses of the proceedings;

Alternatives:

cover the expense
take care of the expense
settle the expense
bear the expense
meet the expense

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pay for the expense vs pay the expense