Pronunciation

/fiː/

Definitions

• Noun: A payment required for a service or privilege, often a fixed amount. For example: “The admission fee for the museum is $10.”
  • Noun (Law): A sum paid to a professional person or official for services rendered. E.g., “The lawyer’s hourly fee was quite high.”
• Verb: (transitive) To require payment for something. E.g., “The gym fees members monthly for using its facilities.”

Phrases

• “Pay a fee” implies making a payment for a particular service or right.
• “Fee for service” refers to a system where payment is made for each service provided rather than a subscription or lump sum.
• “No fee/no fuss” describes situations where there are no charges or complications involved.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “There’s a yearly membership fee to access the library’s online resources.”
• Verb: “The university fees students for late course registration.”

Synonyms

• Charge
• Cost
• Payment
• Tuition
• Price
• Levy
• Admission charge
• Honorarium (in the context of professionals’ fees)