Meaning & Definition of Reward in English
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Reward
/rɪwɔrd/
noun
1. A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
- "The wages of sin is death"
- "Virtue is its own reward"
synonym:
- wages,
- reward,
- payoff
2. Payment made in return for a service rendered
synonym:
- reward
3. An act performed to strengthen approved behavior
synonym:
- reward,
- reinforcement
4. The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
synonym:
- reward
5. Benefit resulting from some event or action
- "It turned out to my advantage"
- "Reaping the rewards of generosity"
synonym:
- advantage,
- reward
verb
1. Bestow honor or rewards upon
- "Today we honor our soldiers"
- "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
synonym:
- honor,
- honour,
- reward
2. Strengthen and support with rewards
- "Let's reinforce good behavior"
synonym:
- reinforce,
- reward
3. Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
synonym:
- reward,
- repay,
- pay back
Examples of using
Tom rates a reward for that.
A good deed is its own reward.
Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.