payee
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B2
/peɪˈiː/
recipient of payment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'payee' originates from the word 'pay,' with the suffix '-ee' indicating the person who receives the action.
Historical Evolution
'pay' transformed into 'payee' by adding the suffix '-ee' to denote the recipient of payment.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the person to whom payment is made,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or organization to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
The payee must endorse the check before cashing it.
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