Definition
To bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.
In Context
- "Aoun's alliance with Hezbollah appears finally to have paid dividends in moving him into the presidential palace, which the 128-member parliament must formally vote on, probably next week."
- "Concentrating fire on the heavy cruiser Kumano, Johnston, somehow still alive, is rewarded by seeing explosions and flames amidst the superstructure of the Japanese cruiser. The destroyer's radar and Mark 37 fire-control system are paying dividends early."
- "The United States is not the only country where xenophobia pays dividends for politicians."
- "The trains were soon paying dividends - by December, BR was reporting a 15% rise in passenger receipts."