pay off

Verb
  1. Yield a profit or result (synset 202296965)
    "His efforts finally paid off"
    is a type of: bear, pay, yield - bring in
  2. Eliminate by paying off (debts) (synset 202357015)
    is a type of: ante up, pay, pay up - cancel or discharge a debt
    subtypes:
    same as: liquidate
  3. Pay off (loans or promissory notes) (synset 202261661)
    is a type of: pay - give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
    same as: redeem
  4. Do or give something to somebody in return (synset 202258264)
    "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
    is a type of: settle - dispose of; make a financial settlement
    same as: compensate, make up, pay
  5. Pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor (synset 202289648)
    referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    is a type of: bribe, buy, corrupt, grease one's palms - make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
    same as: buy off
  6. Take vengeance on or get even (synset 201156413)
    "We'll get them!"; "That'll fix him good!"; "This time I got him"
    is a type of: get back, get even - take revenge or even out a score
    same as: fix, get, pay back
    verb group: pay - make a compensation for

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