Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊkən ˈpeɪmənt/
noun a payment made as a symbolic gesture or for a small amount
A1 I made a token payment for my bus fare because I didn't have enough money with me.
A2 The landlord allowed me to stay in the apartment with just a token payment until I could pay the full amount.
B1 She offered to make a token payment to show her commitment to the project.
B2 The company accepted a token payment as a gesture of goodwill, even though the full amount was overdue.
C1 The token payment was a symbolic gesture of appreciation for all the hard work the team had put in.
C2 The token payment served as a placeholder until the final agreement could be reached between the two parties.
verb none
A1 I token payment for my bus fare because I didn't have enough money.
A2 She token payment for the meal as she forgot her wallet at home.
B1 The company allowed me to token payment for the gym membership until I got paid.
B2 The shop owner agreed to let me token payment for the expensive item.
C1 The landlord agreed to let us token payment for the rent until we found a new job.
C2 The bank manager offered to let the customer token payment for the mortgage while they sorted out their financial situation.
adjective none
A1 I made a token payment for my coffee with a small coin.
A2 She offered a token payment for the damaged item as a gesture of goodwill.
B1 The company accepted a token payment to settle the debt temporarily.
B2 The landlord agreed to a token payment until the tenant could pay the full amount.
C1 The artist received a token payment for the use of their artwork in the advertisement.
C2 The organization only required a token payment for membership to cover administrative costs.
adverb none
A1 She made a token payment for the candy.
A2 He offered a token payment for the repair work.
B1 The company accepted a token payment as a gesture of goodwill.
B2 The landlord agreed to a token payment to cover the cost of damages.
C1 The artist received a token payment for showcasing her work at the gallery.
C2 The charity organization only requested a token payment for their services.
pronoun none
A1 I made a token payment for the bus fare.
A2 She offered a token payment as a gesture of goodwill.
B1 The company accepted a token payment to settle the debt.
B2 The landlord agreed to a token payment until the full amount could be paid.
C1 The court ordered a token payment to be made as a sign of acknowledgment.
C2 The charity organization received a token payment from the generous donor.
preposition none
A1 I offered a token payment for the item.
A2 She made a token payment as a gesture of goodwill.
B1 The company accepted a token payment to settle the debt.
B2 He made a token payment to show his appreciation for the service.
C1 The landlord agreed to accept a token payment until the full amount could be paid.
C2 The artist received a token payment for their contribution to the project.
conjunction none
A1 I only had a token payment to make at the store.
A2 She offered a token payment as a gesture of goodwill.
B1 The company accepted a token payment to settle the debt.
B2 He made a token payment to show his commitment to the cause.
C1 The artist received a token payment for allowing their work to be used in the advertisement.
C2 The charity requested only a token payment from the participants to cover expenses.
interjection none
A1 Token payment, please.
A2 I can only make a token payment for now.
B1 I offered a token payment as a gesture of goodwill.
B2 The company accepted a token payment to settle the debt.
C1 The token payment was a symbolic gesture to show appreciation.
C2 Despite the financial difficulties, she made a token payment to show her commitment.
article none
A1 I made a token payment for my coffee at the cafe.
A2 She offered a token payment for the damaged item.
B1 The company accepted a token payment as a gesture of goodwill.
B2 The landlord agreed to a token payment to cover the rent arrears.
C1 The charity requested a token payment to secure a spot in the fundraising event.
C2 The artist received a token payment for showcasing their work at the gallery.
formal The company requested a token payment of $1 to secure the booking.
informal I only made a token payment for the concert tickets, just to hold them for now.
slang I threw down a token payment to reserve my spot at the event.
figurative His apology was like a token payment, barely enough to make up for his mistake.
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