reward reward /riːˈwɔrd/

noun

1. () A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing  ( payoff , wages , reward )
   a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
    The wages of sin is death
   the wages of sin is death
    Virtue is its own reward
   virtue is its own reward
   
   
2. () An act performed to strengthen approved behavior  ( reinforcement , reward )
   an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
   
3. () Payment made in return for a service rendered  ( reward )
   payment made in return for a service rendered
   
4. () The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property  ( reward )
   the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
    The police issued a reward for information leading to the robber's capture.
   The police issued a reward for information leading to the robber's capture.
   
   
5. Benefit resulting from some event or action  ( advantage , reward )
   benefit resulting from some event or action
    It turned out to my advantage
   it turned out to my advantage
    Reaping the rewards of generosity
   reaping the rewards of generosity
   

verb

1. () Strengthen and support with rewards  ( reinforce , reward )
   strengthen and support with rewards
    Let's reinforce good behavior
   Let's reinforce good behavior
   
2. () Bestow honor or rewards upon  ( fête , honour [Canadian, British] , reward , honor [American] )
   bestow honor or rewards upon
    Today we honor our soldiers
   Today we honor our soldiers
    The scout was rewarded for courageous action
   The scout was rewarded for courageous action
   
3. Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions  ( pay back , repay , reward )
   act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions