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reward

DEFINITIONS OF: reward

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n a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

“virtue is its own reward”
Synonyms:
payoff, wages
Type of:
aftermath, consequence
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

n payment made in return for a service rendered

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bounty, premium
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
honorarium
a fee paid for a nominally free service
blood money
a reward for information about a murderer
guerdon
a reward or payment
meed
a fitting reward
Type of:
payment
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

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

Types:
price
a monetary reward for helping to catch a criminal
Type of:
offer, offering
something offered (as a proposal or bid)

n benefit resulting from some event or action

“reaping the rewards of generosity”
Synonyms:
advantage
Antonyms:
penalty
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
Type of:
benefit, welfare
something that aids or promotes well-being

n an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

Synonyms:
reinforcement
Types:
carrot
promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"
Type of:
approval, approving, blessing
the formal act of approving

v bestow honor or rewards upon

“The scout was rewarded for courageous action”
Synonyms:
honor, honour
Antonyms:
attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame
bring shame or dishonor upon
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drink, pledge, salute, toast, wassail
propose a toast to
dignify, ennoble
confer dignity or honor upon
decorate
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
give
propose
Type of:
recognise, recognize
show approval or appreciation of

v strengthen and support with rewards

Synonyms:
reinforce
Type of:
instruct, learn, teach
impart skills or knowledge to

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

Synonyms:
pay back, repay
Type of:
act, move
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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