Dictionary definition · reward
noun
- a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing"the wages of sin is death"
- 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"
verb
- bestow honor or rewards upon"Today we honor our soldiers"
- strengthen and support with rewards"Let's reinforce good behavior"
- act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).