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