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pay off

English

  1. 🔊 yield a profit or result
    “His efforts finally paid off”
  2. 🔊 take vengeance on or get even
    “We'll get them!”
  3. 🔊 do or give something to somebody in return
    “Does she pay you for the work you are doing?”
  4. 🔊 pay off (loans or promissory notes)
  5. 🔊 pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor
  6. 🔊 eliminate by paying off (debts)

Similar words

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