make something pay
made something pay
Definition of make something pay - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
- She made her small business pay within a year.
- He managed to make the farm pay after years of loss.
- They made the investment pay through hard work.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with something
very impressive or remarkable in a positive way
Her performance in the play was really something.
indicates a noteworthy or impressive thing
Winning the award, now that's something.
impressive or remarkable thing
Her performance in the play was quite something.
something seems dishonest or wrong
When he changed his story again, something's fishy.
inflate something with air or gas
We need to blow the balloons up for the party.
make a liquid thicker by boiling
Boil the sauce down to enhance the flavor.
gain a benefit or advantage from something
She hoped to get a promotion out of it.
finish an unpleasant task quickly
I want to get this meeting over with so I can relax.
try or attempt something new or unfamiliar
She decided to give painting a go.
try something to see results, especially if it is new
I did a trial run of the app before buying it.
hold a negative feeling towards someone or something
She has something against her new neighbor.
wear clothes or accessories on your body
She has a red dress on.
be involved or associated with something
He has something to do with the new project.
hold something so it does not rise
He kept the umbrella down in the wind.
store something so you can repeat it exactly without looking
She knows the poem by heart and can recite it anytime.
stop using something for a while so it can improve
Let the dough rest before baking.
allow something to lose power or energy by not recharging
He let the phone run down and it turned off.
attach an object to something using a pin
She pinned the note on the board.
move an object onto another surface
He pushed the book on the shelf.
leave a place quietly and quickly
She tried to slip out of the meeting unnoticed.
variety of options to satisfy all
The new restaurant offers something for everyone on its menu.
unspecified or forgotten thing
She left her keys or her phone or something or other at home.
keep something for future use
She stored up enough food for the winter.
consider something with importance or sincerity
She takes her studies seriously and always does her best.
Expressions with pay
repay a debt or loan in full
She managed to pay off her student loans last year.
make an initial payment on a purchase
He decided to pay down on the new car.
deposit money into an account
She went to the bank to pay in her paycheck.
distribute money from a fund or account
The company decided to pay out dividends to shareholders.
cause someone to give money as a result of something
The company made the customer pay for the damages.
spend a lot of money for something
He had to pay a high price for the concert tickets.
spend a lot of money for something
He had to pay a very high price for the car.
earn or save enough to cover its own cost
The new machine will pay for itself in two years.
disregard something as unimportant or irrelevant
She paid no attention to the rumors.
bear the financial expense of something
You have to pay the cost of the repairs.
bear the cost of something
If you want luxury, you must pay the price for it.
take money from one source to pay another debt
They borrow from Peter to pay Paul to cover their bills.
deduct a portion of wages for specific reasons
They will dock the pay for any unapproved absences.
obligations or debts that need to be settled
He has many dues to pay before he can retire.
ensure a business becomes profitable
They implemented new strategies to make a business pay.
say something nice to someone
She paid him a compliment on his new haircut.
suffer serious consequences for an action or decision
He paid a heavy price for ignoring the warnings.
endure major hardship or loss due to a choice or act
They ignored the warnings and paid a very heavy price.
to go to see someone or something for a short time
She decided to pay a visit to her aunt this weekend..
spend a lot of money expecting quality
I paid good money for this watch.
serve a prison sentence after being found guilty of crime
After ten years, he finally paid his debt to society.
fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities
She had to pay her dues before getting promoted.
earn enough to cover one's expenses
She managed to pay her way through college.
say something nice to someone about them
She paid him a compliment on his new haircut.
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- French:rendre rentable, ...
- German:etwas rentabel machen, ...
- Italian:far fruttare, ...
- Spanish:hacer rentable, ...
- Portuguese:rentabilizar, ...
- Chinese:盈利, ...
- Japanese:軌道に乗せる, ...
- Arabic:حَقَّقَ رِبْحًا, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַנְבִּיא רֶוַח, ...
- Russian:сделать прибыльным, ...
- Ukrainian:зробити прибутковим, ...
- Hindi:लाभदायक बनाना, ...
- Bengali:লাভবান করা, ...
- Catalan:fer rendible, ...
- Czech:zúročit, ...
- Danish:få noget til at betale sig, ...
- Dutch:winstgevend maken, ...
- Greek:κάνω κάτι κερδοφόρο, ...
- Hungarian:nyereségessé tenni, ...
- Khmer:ធ្វើឲ្យចំណេញ, ...
- Korean:수익이 나게 하다, ...
- Persian:سودآور کردن, ...
- Polish:sprawić, że coś przynosi zysk, ...
- Portuguese (BR):dar lucro, ...
- Romanian:a face ceva profitabil, ...
- Swedish:få att gå med vinst, ...
- Thai:ทำกำไรได้, ...
- Turkish:kârlı hale getirmek, ...
- Vietnamese:làm cho có lãi, ...
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