Crossword Clue:

Pays for the meal

AnswerCrossword Clue
TREATSPays for the meal
TREATERHe pays for the meal
BUYSPays the price for
TREATSPays the check for
RANSOMSPays for the release of
FOOTS... the bill (pays for something)
ENROLLSPays the registration fee, as for college