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noun

reward

rih-WAWD
noun
1
Something given in return for good behaviour, effort, or service.
"A day off was her reward for finishing the project early."
"The police offered a cash reward for information leading to an arrest."
verb
1
To give someone something in recognition of what they have done.
"The company rewards employees who go above and beyond."

How to Use Reward

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA payoff for effort, good behaviour, or helpful information — something given back in thanks.

Common pairings
offer a reward reap the rewards reward loyalty

Word Forms

rewarded past tense, rewards plural, rewards singular

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Etymology

From Old French reward/regard, related to reguarder, "to look back at" or "to guard" — ultimately from Germanic roots shared with "regard" and "guard".

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