English Synonym Finder

pay off

Definitions

To yield good results or be profitable.

To finish paying the total amount owed on a debt.

To bribe someone to ensure silence or cooperation.

Examples

All of your hard work will eventually pay off when you get that promotion.

It took them ten years to pay off their mortgage completely.

Synonyms

repay settle clear discharge liquidate compensate succeed

Antonyms

default fail neglect owe accumulate miscarry underperform