Meaning of reward

Definition of reward

(noun) a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
payment made in return for a service rendered
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
(verb) bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior"
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

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