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I UK [rɪˈwɔː(r)d] / US [rɪˈwɔrd] noun
Word forms "reward":
singular reward plural rewards
1) [countable/uncountable] something good that happens or that you receive because of something that you have done
reward for:

Rewards for appropriate behaviour can be successful in teaching children.

as a reward:

You deserve a day off as a reward for working so hard.

(a) just reward:

The prize was a just reward for all his hard work.

2)
a) [countable/uncountable] money that you receive for working

Financial rewards and promotion will be linked to performance.

reap a reward:

This product will reap rich rewards for its manufacturers.

b) [countable] money that someone receives for finding and returning something or for helping the police
reward for:

Police are offering a substantial reward for information leading to the man's capture.


II UK [rɪˈwɔː(r)d] / US [rɪˈwɔrd] verb [transitive, often passive]
Word forms "reward":
present tense I/you/we/they reward he/she/it rewards present participle rewarding past tense rewarded past participle rewarded
to give someone something as a reward, for example praise, success, or money
reward someone for something:

He always believed that the company would reward him for his efforts.

reward someone with something:

Everyone who reached the summit was rewarded with a magnificent view.

handsomely rewarded:

The agency was handsomely rewarded for its successful advertising campaign.


English dictionary. 2014.

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