Reward
/rɪˈwɔːrd/
Definitions
2 meaningsA thing given in recognition of one's service, merit, or achievement.
/rɪˈwɔːrd/
Something given in return for good deeds or effort.
The dog received a reward for completing the trick.
💡 Simply: A 'reward' is like a special prize or something good you get because you did something good, like getting a gold star for being helpful in class or getting an allowance for doing chores.
👶 For kids: A prize or something special you get because you did a good job!
More Examples
The company gave a financial reward to the employee who exceeded their sales goals.
She received a reward from the principal for her volunteer work at school.
How It's Used
"The company offers a generous rewards program to its employees."
"Students receive rewards for academic achievements."
To give a reward to (someone or something).
/rɪˈwɔːrd/
To give a reward to someone.
The company decided to reward the team for their exceptional performance.
💡 Simply: To 'reward' someone means to give them something nice because they did something good. Imagine you help your parents, and they reward you with your favorite dessert!
👶 For kids: To give someone a prize because they did something good.
More Examples
The dog trainer rewarded the puppy with a treat for obeying the command.
The detective was rewarded for solving the case.
How It's Used
"The government rewarded the informant for providing crucial information."
"She was rewarded for her hard work with a promotion."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
the rewards of
The benefits or positive outcomes of a particular action or situation.
"They enjoyed the rewards of their hard work."
From Middle English reward, rewarde, from Old North French rewarde, from re- (again) + warde (guard, protection).
In older texts, 'reward' could also refer to the act of seeking justice or revenge, as well as a prize for good behavior.
Memory tip
Think of a treat after a job well done - like a dog gets a treat!