The term 'paid (for)' can be expressed in four different ways: sprang (6 letters), defrayed (8 letters), OWNED (5 letters), and BOUGHT (6 letters). Sprang is an archaic verb meaning to pay or to provide something without expecting anything in return. Defrayed is a verb meaning to pay for or to bear the cost of something. OWNED is a verb meaning to have paid for something. Finally, BOUGHT is a verb meaning to have exchanged money for something.