Reward Definition & Meaning

reward
noun
  1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
  2. payment made in return for a service rendered
  3. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
  4. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
  5. benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
verb
  1. bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
  2. strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior"
  3. act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

Synonyms for reward

honor noun

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

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honour noun

the state of being honored a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

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payoff noun

the final payment of a debt payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment the income or

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reinforce verb

make stronger; "he reinforced the concrete" strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior"

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reinforcement noun

a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the

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remember verb

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can't remember saying any such thing

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repay verb

pay back; "Please refund me my money" make repayment for or return something act or give recompense in recognition of

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wages noun

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"

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"Reward" in song lyrics

See how reward is used in real songs:

  • "Lust - never gets ignored, trust - needs no reward"
    Atherton — Hate Her Face
  • "I guess you got your reward, reward"
    Chris Brown f/ Nas — Mirage
  • "And if I show no remorse I reap the devil's reward"
    Djay — Hustle and Flow (It Ain't Over)

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Frequently asked questions

What does reward mean?
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "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; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity" bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers
What part of speech is reward?
Reward is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does reward have?
Reward has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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