English to English noun
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a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing | Example:
• the wages of sin is death • virtue is its own reward
source: wordnet30
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payment made in return for a service rendered | source: wordnet30
3 |
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior | source: wordnet30
4 |
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property | source: wordnet30
5 |
benefit resulting from some event or action | Example:
• it turned out to my advantage • reaping the rewards of generosity
source: wordnet30
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Regard; respect; consideration. | source: webster1913 verb
7 |
bestow honor or rewards upon | Example:
• Today we honor our soldiers • The scout was rewarded for courageous action
source: wordnet30
8 |
strengthen and support with rewards | Example:
• Let's reinforce good behavior
source: wordnet30
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act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | source: wordnet30
10 |
To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate. | source: webster1913
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