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Reward

/ɹəˈwɔːd/

Something of value given in return for an act.

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📖 Definitions of "Reward"

noun

1
Something of value given in return for an act.
"For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward."
2
A prize promised for a certain deed or catch
"The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters"
3
The result of an action, whether good or bad.
"Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail?"

🔄 Synonyms of "Reward"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
reinforceverb	(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
reinforcementnoun	(uncountable) The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.
rememberverb	To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
payoffnoun	Alternative form of pay-off. [A payment in full; the state of having been paid in full.]
pay backverb	(transitive) To pay (a debt or the lender) so as to provide the entire amount of money owed.
repayverb	Synonym of pay back in all senses.
wagesnoun	one's total income for a time period
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
honournoun	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.

↔️ Antonyms of "Reward"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
disgracenoun	The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
attaintnoun	(now rare) To taint; to corrupt, sully.
shamenoun	An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
dishonornoun	American standard spelling of dishonour.
dishonournoun	Shame or disgrace.
penalizeverb	(transitive) To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
punishverb	(transitive) To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Reward"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
repayverb	Synonym of pay back in all senses.
pay backverb	(transitive) To pay (a debt or the lender) so as to provide the entire amount of money owed.
reinforcementnoun	(uncountable) The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.
wagesnoun	one's total income for a time period
reinforceverb	(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
payoffnoun	Alternative form of pay-off. [A payment in full; the state of having been paid in full.]
rememberverb	To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
honournoun	British, Canadian, Commonwealth, and Ireland standard spelling of honor.
remunerateverb	(transitive) To compensate; to pay.
compensationnoun	The act or principle of compensating.
recompensenoun	An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.
compensateverb	To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.
gratuitynoun	An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.
treatnoun	An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
pay-offnoun	A reward.
citationnoun	The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
paynoun	Money given in return for work; salary or wages.
paymentnoun	(countable) An instance of that act; a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services, or the transaction that conveys it.
ransomnoun	Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.