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Meaning of 'reward' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Reward [ n.]
- Regard; respect; consideration.
- That which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp., that which is offered or given in return for some service or attainment, as for excellence in studies, for the return of something lost, etc.; recompense; requital.
- Hence, the fruit of one's labor or works.
- Compensation or remuneration for services; a sum of money paid or taken for doing, or forbearing to do, some act.
2 . Reward [ v. t.]
- To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.

Meaning of 'reward' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . reward [ n]
Meaning (1):
- benefit resulting from some event or action
Example in sentence:
  • it turned out to my advantage;
  • reaping the rewards of generosity
Meaning (2):
- a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Example in sentence:
  • the wages of sin is death;
  • virtue is its own reward
3 . reward [ v]
Meaning (3):
- strengthen and support with rewards
Example in sentence:
  • Let's reinforce good behavior
Meaning (4):
- bestow honor or rewards upon
Example in sentence:
  • The scout was rewarded for courageous action;
  • Today we honor our soldiers

Nearby Words:

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