reward

noun
UK: /rɪˈwɔːd/
US: /rɪˈwɔːrd/

  1. Something given in return for good behavior or achievement.

    1. The winner got a reward for his bravery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company offered a cash reward for information about the crime. [ ] [ ]

  2. A positive feeling you get when you do something good.

    1. Helping others is its own reward and makes me feel good. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt a great sense of reward after finishing the difficult task. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prize award bonus gift payment recompense compensate repay reimburse recognize
reward transitive-verb

  1. To give someone something because they have done something good or helpful.

    1. The dog was reward for performing the trick. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will reward employees who exceed their sales targets. [ ] [ ]

  2. To experience a positive result from your actions.

    1. Patience will reward you if you wait for the right moment. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing in education can reward you with a better career in the future. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reward" in English means: Something given in return for good behavior or achievement., A positive feeling you get when you do something good..

The phonetic transcription of "reward" is /rɪˈwɔːd/ in British English and /rɪˈwɔːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reward": prize, award, bonus, gift, payment, recompense, compensate, repay, reimburse, recognize.

Example usage of "reward": "The winner got a reward for his bravery.". More examples on the page.