pay dividends

phrase

: to directly benefit someone for something he or she has done

Our efforts are finally paying dividends.

Examples of pay dividends in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strong free cash flow is one sign of a healthy company that can pay dividends, conduct share buybacks and reinvest in its business. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Tracking recommendations from top Wall Street analysts can help investors pick attractive stocks, as these experts assess a company's ability to pay dividends consistently. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

So Sunday’s victory — rather than another loss in Philadelphia — could pay dividends. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

There were a handful of games last season in which Vladar looked fatigued after the Flyers’ coaching staff was forced to ride him, so having Woll around as a more reliable option could pay dividends in an 84-game season. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pay dividends

• superintends
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• ascends
• attends
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• boyfriends
• commends
• contends
• defends
• depends
• descends