reward

//rɪˈwɔːrd//
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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.

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.

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