reward

reward
re|ward1 W3 [rıˈwo:d US -ˈwo:rd] n
1.) [U and C]
something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard
→↑prize, benefit ↑benefit
▪ The school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behaviour.
reward for (doing) sth
▪ Several of the parents were giving their children rewards for passing exams.
economic/financial reward
▪ The job is difficult, but the financial rewards are great.
▪ She began to reap (=get) the rewards of all her hard work.
▪ Success brings its own rewards.
2.) [U and C]
money that is offered to people for helping the police to solve a crime or catch a criminal
reward of
▪ A reward of $20,000 has been offered.
reward for
▪ a reward for information leading to the capture of the murderers
reward 2
reward2 v [T]
[Date: 1300-1400; : Old North French; Origin: rewarder 'to regard, reward', from warder 'to watch, guard']
1.) to give something to someone because they have done something good or helpful or have worked for it
→↑award reward sb with sth
▪ The club's directors rewarded him with a free season ticket.
reward sb for (doing) sth
▪ She wanted to reward the cleaners for their efforts.
▪ He gave the children some chocolate to reward them for behaving well.
2.) be rewarded (with sth)
to achieve something through hard work and effort
▪ The team have worked hard and their efforts have been rewarded with success.
▪ Finally, Molly's patience was rewarded.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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