Definition

A person or organization that receives money that is paid to them.

Example

The payee must sign the check before cashing it.

Conversation

Hey, do you know who the payee is for this invoice?

Yeah, it's actually listed right at the top of the document.

Got it, I’ll make sure to double-check that before sending it out.

Good idea! It's important to have the correct payee to avoid any issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Payee** → It is formed from "pay" (from Old French *paier*, meaning to satisfy or to give) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who is the recipient of an action). The word "payee" refers to a person who receives payment.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is the recipient of a payment — the '-ee' indicates a person receiving something, and 'pay' means to give money.

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