What is the meaning of reward?

noun

  • A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing.
    • usage: "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
  • Payment made in return for a service rendered.
  • An act performed to strengthen approved behavior.
  • The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property.
  • Benefit resulting from some event or action.
    • usage: "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"

verb

  • Bestow honor or rewards upon.
    • usage: "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
  • Strengthen and support with rewards.
    • usage: "Let's reinforce good behavior"
  • Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions.
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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