reward

noun

  1. 1

    an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

  2. 2

    benefit resulting from some event or action

    it turned out to my advantage

    reaping the rewards of generosity

  3. 3

    the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

  4. 4

    a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

    the wages of sin is death

    virtue is its own reward

  5. 5

    payment made in return for a service rendered

verb

  1. 1

    strengthen and support with rewards

    Let's reinforce good behavior

  2. 2

    act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

  3. 3

    bestow honor or rewards upon

    Today we honor our soldiers

    The scout was rewarded for courageous action

Synonyms

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