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 reward reward /riːˈwɔrd/

noun

  1. () A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing  ( payoff , wages , reward )
    a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
     The wages of sin is death
    the wages of sin is death
     Virtue is its own reward
    virtue is its own reward
  2. () An act performed to strengthen approved behavior  ( reinforcement , reward )
    an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
  3. () Payment made in return for a service rendered  ( reward )
    payment made in return for a service rendered
  4. () The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property  ( reward )
    the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
     The police issued a reward for information leading to the robber's capture.
    The police issued a reward for information leading to the robber's capture.
  5. Benefit resulting from some event or action  ( advantage , reward )
    benefit resulting from some event or action
     It turned out to my advantage
    it turned out to my advantage
     Reaping the rewards of generosity
    reaping the rewards of generosity

verb

  1. () Strengthen and support with rewards  ( reinforce , reward )
    strengthen and support with rewards
     Let's reinforce good behavior
    Let's reinforce good behavior
  2. () Bestow honor or rewards upon  ( fête , honour [Canadian, British] , reward , honor [American] )
    bestow honor or rewards upon
     Today we honor our soldiers
    Today we honor our soldiers
     The scout was rewarded for courageous action
    The scout was rewarded for courageous action
  3. Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions  ( pay back , repay , reward )
    act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions