reward Definition
re·ward (ri wôrd′)
noun
- something given in return for good or, sometimes, evil, or for service or merit
- money offered, as for the capture of a criminal, the return of something lost, etc.
- compensation; profit
- Psychol. a return for correct response to a stimulus
Etymology: ME < NormFr, for OFr regarde
transitive verb
- to give a reward to
- to give a reward for
- 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 Synonyms
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
What: Hot Topics Leadership Leadership and governance Making improvement happen Managing your people effectively Modernizing pay and rewards What is organization and people about?
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.
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