Pay the rent / pay for the materials?

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Hi teachers,

When is "for" needed?

Dictionary says:

Pay the rent

Pay the bills

Pay the electricity

But

Pay for the materials

Pay for the shoes

Thank you very much

Tinanam
Contributing Member 1,652
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Pay the rent
Pay for the apartment

Pay the bills
Pay for the electricity
Pay the electricity bill

Pay for the materials
Pay for the shoes

Pay for the item; pay the charge/fee/fare/invoice/etc..
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"The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master– that's all."
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Hi Mister Micawber,

Thank you for answering my question.

Does "bill" here mean "invoice"?

Thank you.

Tinanam
Contributing Member 1,652
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Yes
Veteran Member 61,366
"The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master– that's all."
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Hi Mister Micawber,

Thank you. I understand now.

Tinanam
Contributing Member 1,652

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