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 notesIn 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".