reward
noun
1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
- virtue is its own reward
Similar word(s): payoff, wages
Definition categories: event, aftermath, consequence
2. payment made in return for a service rendered
Definition categories: possession, payment
3. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
Similar word(s): reinforcement
Definition categories: act, approval, approving, blessing
4. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
Definition categories: communication, offer, offering
5. benefit resulting from some event or action
- reaping the rewards of generosity
Similar word(s): advantage
Definition categories: attribute, benefit, welfare
Sentences with reward as a noun:
- For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward.
- The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters
- Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail?
verb
1. bestow honor or rewards upon
- The scout was rewarded for courageous action
Similar word(s): honor, honour
Definition categories: social, recognise, recognize
2. strengthen and support with rewards
Similar word(s): reinforce
Definition categories: communication, instruct, learn, teach
3. act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
Similar word(s): repay
Definition categories: possession, act, move
Sentences with reward as a verb:
- Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving?
- Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services.