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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Thomas and junior center Ryan Hunt give TCU a much better level of depth in the front court that could pay dividends once the schedule gets tougher. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026 Participating whole life policies may pay dividends depending on the insurer's performance, although they aren't guaranteed. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for pay dividends

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pay dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20dividends. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster