meaning of reward
1. To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.
2. Regard; respect; consideration.
3. That which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp. , that which is offered or given in return for some service or attainment, as for excellence in studies, for the return of something lost, etc. ; recompense; requital.
4. Hence, the fruit of ones labor or works.
5. Compensation or remuneration for services; a sum of money paid or taken for doing, or forbearing to do, some act.
6. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
Related Words
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