REWARD

• (noun) an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

  synonyms : reinforcement

• (noun) benefit resulting from some event or action

  "it turned out to my advantage", "reaping the rewards of generosity"

  synonyms : advantage

• (noun) the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• (noun) a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

  "the wages of sin is death", "virtue is its own reward"

  synonyms : payoff , wages

• (noun) payment made in return for a service rendered

• (verb) strengthen and support with rewards

  "Let's reinforce good behavior"

  synonyms : reinforce

• (verb) act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

  synonyms : pay back , repay

• (verb) bestow honor or rewards upon

  "Today we honor our soldiers", "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"

  synonyms : honor , honour

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