reward

/ri'wɔ:d/
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reward

The teacher gives the student a gold star as a reward for good work.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Something given or received in return for a service, merit, or achievement: A reward is a benefit, payment, or recognition given for effort, good behavior, or a helpful act.
    • A sum of money offered for information or the return of lost property: A reward can be a financial incentive for providing help, such as finding a criminal or returning something valuable.
    • The positive consequence or benefit of an action: A reward can be the advantageous outcome or result of a particular behavior or event.

  2. Verb:

    • To give something to someone in recognition of their service, effort, or achievement: To reward someone means to give them a prize, money, or honor for what they have done.
    • To strengthen or encourage a behavior by providing a positive consequence: To reward can mean to reinforce a desired action by offering a benefit.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The company offers a financial reward for employees who suggest successful ideas.
    • Finding the lost dog brought its own emotional reward.
    • A substantial reward was posted for information leading to an arrest.

  • Verb:

    • The teacher will reward the class with a party for their hard work.
    • Good deeds are often rewarded with gratitude.
    • The system is designed to reward efficiency and punish waste.
Advanced Usage

  • "Virtue is its own reward": This idiom means that acting in a morally good way is satisfying in itself, without needing any other prize or recognition.

    • He didn't expect praise for helping; he believes virtue is its own reward.

  • "To reap the rewards": This phrase means to enjoy the benefits or positive results of something one has done.

    • After years of study, she is now reaping the rewards of her dedication.
Variants and Related Words

  • Rewarding (adj): Providing satisfaction or a sense of benefit.

    • Teaching is a very rewarding profession.

  • Rewardable (adj): Deserving of a reward.

    • His actions were deemed rewardable by the committee.
Synonyms
  • Prize: An award for victory or superiority.
  • Bonus: An extra payment or benefit.
  • Recompense: Compensation or payment for service, loss, or injury.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Reward" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms

  • "The reward for...": Used to specify what is gained from a particular action.

    • The reward for all his patience was finally getting the job.

  • "Go unrewarded": To not receive any recognition or benefit for one's efforts.

    • Her kindness did not go unrewarded; the community held a ceremony in her honor.
reward

The teacher gives the student a gold star as a reward for good work.

Noun
  1. benefit resulting from some event or action
    • it turned out to my advantage
    • reaping the rewards of generosity
  2. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
  3. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
  4. payment made in return for a service rendered
  5. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
    • the wages of sin is death
    • virtue is its own reward
Verb
  1. act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
  2. strengthen and support with rewards
    • Let's reinforce good behavior
  3. bestow honor or rewards upon
    • Today we honor our soldiers
    • The scout was rewarded for courageous action

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