"reward" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing (synset 107310247)
"the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"

is a type of: aftermath, consequence - the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

same as: payoff, wages
Payment made in return for a service rendered (synset 113304787)
is a type of: payment - a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
subtypes:
- bounty, premium - payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
- honorarium - a fee paid for a nominally free service
- blood money - a reward for information about a murderer
- guerdon - a reward or payment
- meed - a fitting reward
An act performed to strengthen approved behavior (synset 101222041)
is a type of: approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving

subtypes: carrot - promise of reward as in

same as: reinforcement
The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property (synset 107180932)
is a type of: offer, offering - something offered (as a proposal or bid)

subtypes: price - a monetary reward for helping to catch a criminal
Benefit resulting from some event or action (synset 105150110)
"it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"

is a type of: benefit, welfare - something that aids or promotes well-being

same as: advantage

Verb

Bestow honor or rewards upon (synset 202551772)
"Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"

is a type of: recognise, recognize - show approval or appreciation of
subtypes:
- drink, pledge, salute, toast, wassail - propose a toast to
- dignify, ennoble - confer dignity or honor upon
- decorate - award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
same as: honor, honour
Strengthen and support with rewards (synset 200789322)
"Let's reinforce good behavior"

is a type of: instruct, learn, teach - impart skills or knowledge to

same as: reinforce
Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions (synset 202349377)
is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

same as: pay back, repay