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REWARD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Reward.

How to pronounce reward:

US

Reward - as a noun

A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

Example: "The wages of sin is death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
payoff17wages9

Payment made in return for a service rendered

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
payment14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act performed to strengthen approved behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reinforcement20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15approving17blessing11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
offer11offering15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Benefit resulting from some event or action

Example: "It turned out to my advantage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advantage14
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
penalty12

Reward - as a verb

Bestow honor or rewards upon

Example: "Today we honor our soldiers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
honor8honour9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recognise12recognize21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strengthen and support with rewards

Example: "Let's reinforce good behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reinforce14

Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pay backrepay10

Example Sentences

"He received a reward for his hard work."
"The company offered a cash reward for the best idea."
"She was given a medal as a reward for her bravery."
"The teacher gives rewards to students who perform well."
"The reward for finding the lost dog was a $5000 reward."
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Word Game Points

Is REWARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reward is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REWARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is REWARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reward is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REWARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is REWARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reward is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REWARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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