reward
//rɪˈwɔːrd//
Noun
rewardSingular
rewardsPlural
1
Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
She received a reward for finding the lost dog.
2
A sum of money offered for finding or returning something lost or for capturing a criminal
The police offered a reward for information about the missing child.
3
A benefit or positive outcome received as a result of an action or behavior
The reward of hard work is a sense of accomplishment.
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Verb
rewardInfinitive
rewardPresent tense
rewardedPast tense
rewardedPast participle
rewardingPresent participle
rewardsThird-person singular
1
To give something to someone in recognition of their service, effort, or achievement
The company rewarded employees for their hard work with bonuses.
2
To receive a benefit or positive outcome as a result of an action
Hard work is always rewarded in the end.