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yield a profit or result;
"His efforts finally paid off"
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eliminate by paying off (debts)
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pay off (loans or promissory notes)
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do or give something to somebody in return;
"Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"
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pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor
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take vengeance on or get even;
"We'll get them!"
"That'll fix him good!"
"This time I got him"