Pronunciation

/rɪˈwɔrd/

Definitions

Noun

1. A payment or gift given as recognition for services, efforts, or achievements: She was rewarded for her hard work with a promotion.
2. An incentive to motivate someone to perform a particular action: The promise of a bonus was a big reward for finishing the project early.
3. A feeling of satisfaction or pleasure derived from an accomplishment: The sense of reward after completing a challenging task.

Verb

1. To give or bestow something as a reward: The teacher rewarded the students for their good behavior.
2. To receive or accept something as a reward: He was rewarded with a standing ovation for his performance.

Phrases

• “Reward someone for their efforts”
• “Rewards system”
• “No reward, no risk”
• “The reward is greater than the effort”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She felt a great sense of reward when she completed the marathon.”
• Verb: “The detective offered a large reward for any information leading to the capture of the suspect.”
• Intransitive: “The adventurer sought out new challenges, knowing the rewards that lay ahead.”

Synonyms

• Prize
• Bonus
• Gratification
• Compensation
• Acknowledgment
• Honor
• Encouragement
• Incentive
• Remuneration