reward
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transitive verb \ri-ˈwȯrd\Definition of REWARD
1
: to give a reward to or for
Examples of REWARD
- She rewarded herself by buying a new pair of shoes.
- <the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions>
Origin of REWARD
Middle English, from Anglo-French regarder, rewarder to look back at, regard, care for, recompense — more at regard
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to REWARD
- Synonyms
- award
Rhymes with REWARD
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2reward
nounDefinition of REWARD
1
: something that is given in return for good or evil done or received or that is offered or given for some service or attainment <the police offered a reward for his capture>
2
: a stimulus administered to an organism following a correct or desired response that increases the probability of occurrence of the response
See Examples of REWARD
- The contest offered a cash reward to the first person who could breed a blue rose.
- Hard work brings its own rewards.
- Members will receive a discount in reward for getting friends or family to join.
First Known Use of REWARD
14th century
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