reward (n.)

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

    [ Syn: wages , payoff ]

  2. payment made in return for a service rendered

  3. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

    [ Syn: reinforcement ]

  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

    [ Syn: advantage ]

    reward (v.)

  1. bestow honor or rewards upon; Today we honor our soldiers; The scout was rewarded for courageous action

    [ Syn: honor , honour ]

  2. strengthen and support with rewards; Lets reinforce good behavior

    [ Syn: reinforce ]

  3. act or give recompense in recognition of someones behavior or actions

    [ Syn: repay , pay back ]

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