reward meaning and definition

REWARD noun

Definition of reward (noun)

1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
   • "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
   • synonyms: payoff, wages
2. payment made in return for a service rendered
3. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
   • synonyms: reinforcement
4. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
5. benefit resulting from some event or action
   • "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
   • synonyms: advantage
   • antonym: penalty

REWARD verb

Definition of reward (verb)

1. bestow honor or rewards upon
   • "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
   • synonyms: honor, honour
   • antonym: attaint
2. strengthen and support with rewards
   • "Let's reinforce good behavior"
   • synonyms: reinforce
3. act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
   • synonyms: pay back, repay