pay dividends

US /peɪ ˈdɪv.ɪ.dɛndz/
UK /peɪ ˈdɪv.ɪ.dɛndz/
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1.

to yield benefits or profits; to be worthwhile over time

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Hard work and dedication will always pay dividends in the long run.
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Investing in education will pay dividends for future generations.
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bear fruitbe beneficialbe profitableyield resultsbe advantageous
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dividenddividend incomedividend yieldpaypay offpay backpay television