[pay] dividends
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to produce a profitable return or benefit as a result of an investment of time, effort, or resources
- Our efforts are finally paying dividends.
- The time he spent learning English paid dividends when he started looking for a job.
- Regular exercise and a healthy diet pay dividends in terms of improved health and well-being.
- Investing in quality education pays dividends throughout one's life.
- Implementing sustainable practices in business operations pays dividends by reducing costs and enhancing reputation.