Definition of Reward
Noun: reward ri'word
- A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
"virtue is its own reward";
- wages, payoff
- Payment made in return for a service rendered
- An act performed to strengthen approved behaviour
- reinforcement
- The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
- Benefit resulting from some event or action
"reaping the rewards of generosity";
- advantage
- Bestow honour or rewards upon
"The scout was rewarded for courageous action";
- honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], fete, fête
- Strengthen and support with rewards
"Let's reward good behaviour";
- reinforce
- Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behaviour or actions
- repay, pay back
See also:
rewan
rewardable
Anagrams containing the word reward