Synonyms of reward

reward 1 of 2

noun

as in price

something offered or given in return for a service performed

there was a reward of $50 for the return of the missing cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• price
• bounty
• bonus
• premium
• prize
• award
• trophy
• bonanza
• tip
• treasure trove
• wages
• jackpot
• honor
• plume
• decoration
• gratuity
• lagniappe
• distinction
• desert(s)

reward

2 of 2

verb

ri-ˈwȯrd 

as in to honor

to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement

the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honor
• award
• praise
• commend
• remember
• compensate
• hail
• decorate
• repay
• reimburse
• pay
• cite
• applaud
• salute
• recompense
• compliment
• requite
• acclaim

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reward

Noun

The United States government is offering a multimillion-dollar reward for information leading to their capture. — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

One of the most popular supplies in this category is pocket charts, followed by reward boards, facial expression posters, and reminder bracelets. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Verb

The only remaining litigation revolved around her motion to be rewarded all compensatory damages provided under a California law that aims to protect those who file harassment complaints from retaliatory defamation suits. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Equity advocates warned standardized tests reward wealth and race more than academic readiness. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026