English dictionary

reward

/r/I/'w/O/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

noun.event

Examples
Virtue is its own reward.

Synonyms payoff wages

Source: WordNet 3.0
payment made in return for a service rendered

noun.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

noun.act

Synonyms reinforcement

Source: WordNet 3.0
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
benefit resulting from some event or action

noun.attribute

Examples
Reaping the rewards of generosity.

Synonyms advantage

Antonyms penalty

Source: WordNet 3.0
Regard; respect; consideration.

noun

Source: webster1913

bestow honor or rewards upon

verb.social

Examples
The scout was rewarded for courageous action.

Synonyms honor honour

Antonyms attaint disgrace dishonor dishonour shame

Source: WordNet 3.0
strengthen and support with rewards

verb.communication

Synonyms reinforce

Source: WordNet 3.0
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

verb.possession

Synonyms pay back repay

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.

verb

Source: webster1913