REWARD

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?

Verb

  1. To give (something) as a reward.
  2. To give a reward to or for.
    Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving?
  3. To recompense.
    ''Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services


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