To give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services received
Nililipa bei kamili ya gari jana.
— I paid the full price for the car yesterday.
Wanafunzi walilipa ada ya shule mwanzoni mwa muhula.
— The students paid the school fees at the beginning of the term.
To make payment for a debt or financial obligation
Alilipa deni lake la benki kabla ya tarehe ya mwisho.
— He settled his bank debt before the due date.
Kampuni ililipa wakopeshaji wake kwa wakati.
— The company paid its creditors on time.