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reward
verb(re-ward)
bestow honor or rewards upon
Synonyms: honor, honour,
Examples:
The scout was rewarded for courageous action.
reward
noun(re-ward)
benefit resulting from some event or action
Synonyms: advantage,
Antonyms: penalty,
Examples:
Reaping the rewards of generosity.
reward
verb(re-ward)
strengthen and support with rewards
Synonyms: reinforce,
reward
noun(re-ward)
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Synonyms: payoff, wages,
Examples:
Virtue is its own reward.
reward
noun(re-ward)
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
Synonyms: reinforcement,
reward
verb(re-ward)
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
Synonyms: pay back, repay,
reward
noun(re-ward)
payment made in return for a service rendered
reward
noun(re-ward)
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

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