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reward
v. give a reward, recompense someone for a service
 
n. prize, award; money that is offered in return for information leading to the arrent of a criminal (or the return of lost property); recompense, benefit received as payment for a service


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Re·ward n. The return for the performance of a behavior that is desired; a positive reinforcement. re·ward v. [more]Reward - Community and Resources

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reward
Noun
1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
(synonym) wages, payoff
(hypernym) consequence, aftermath
(derivation) honor, honour
2. payment made in return for a service rendered
(hypernym) payment
(hyponym) bounty, premium
3. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
(synonym) reinforcement
(hypernym) blessing, approval, approving
(hyponym) carrot
(derivation) reinforce
4. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
(hypernym) offer, offering
(hyponym) price
5. benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
(synonym) advantage
(antonym) penalty
(hypernym) benefit, welfare
Verb
1. bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageus action"
(synonym) honor, honour
(hypernym) recognize, recognise
(hyponym) toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail
(derivation) wages, payoff
2. strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior"
(synonym) reinforce
(hypernym) teach, learn, instruct
(derivation) reinforcement
3. act or give recompensation in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
(synonym) repay, pay back
(hypernym) act, move
(derivation) wages, payoff


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Reward
(v. t.)
To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.
  
 
(n.)
That which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp., that which is offered or given in return for some service or attainment, as for excellence in studies, for the return of something lost, etc.; recompense; requital.
  
 
(n.)
Regard; respect; consideration.
  
 
(n.)
Hence, the fruit of one's labor or works.
  
 
(n.)
Compensation or remuneration for services; a sum of money paid or taken for doing, or forbearing to do, some act.
  

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