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reward Definition

re·ward (ri wôrd′)

noun

  1. something given in return for good or, sometimes, evil, or for service or merit
  2. money offered, as for the capture of a criminal, the return of something lost, etc.
  3. compensation; profit
  4. Psychol. a return for correct response to a stimulus

Etymology: ME < NormFr, for OFr regarde

transitive verb

  1. to give a reward to
  2. to give a reward for
  3. to serve as a reward to or for

Etymology: ME rewarden < NormFr rewarder, for OFr regarder: see regard

  • rewaken

reward Related Forms

re·ward′·able adjective re·ward′er noun

reward Synonyms

reward

n.

  1. Payment

    compensation, remuneration, recompense; see pay 1, 2.

  2. A prize

    premium, bonus, award; see prize. See syn. study at prize.

reward Synonyms

reward

v.

compensate, repay, remunerate; see pay 1.

reward Usage Examples

Object

  • excellence: The scheme recognizes and rewards excellence among teachers and learning support staff in higher education in England and Northern Ireland.
  • loyalty: We also run regular competitions to reward customer loyalty.
  • achievement: We excite and enthuse people We promote change, we reward achievement and we celebrate success.

Converse of object

  • reap: The approach of the three European governments does not seem to be reaping rewards.
  • deserve: We also have world-class artisans who deserve fair reward for their creativity.
  • earn: Plus, host more events, earn bigger rewards.
  • promise: Be realistic It's no good promising a wonderful reward or dreadful punishment if you are not going to see it through.

Adjective modifier

  • monetary: Not that I would like to think that monetary reward is the only way of measuring quality.
  • scant: Spurs were blown away and Harte's 15 yard strike was scant reward for our play.
  • financial: Financial reward for the music was not the agenda.
  • eternal: Therefore the golden color of the tail feathers signifies the gift of his eternal reward.
  • heavenly: The teaching of the Church encouraged the building of shelters, alms-houses and hospitals with the promise to the donor of a heavenly reward.
  • rich: We need to see beyond the rather immature demand that we always get our own way to the rich rewards that come from collaboration.

Modifies a noun

sticker: Here's a variety of 1080 reward sticker s to do the job!

Noun used with modifier

  • Marriott: You must provide your Marriott Rewards membership number to claim your points.
  • cash: Cash rewards you earn each month will be shown on your statement.

Used with why or when

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Preposition: in

heaven: Here's hoping that doing a favor for the Diocese of Brechin has a reward in heaven!

Preposition: with

  • knighthood: Returning to England in 1805 he was rewarded with a knighthood and with election to the British Parliament.
  • salary: For this you will be rewarded with a salary of up to £ 18000 and fantastic benefits.