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

These promise greater rewards than sweeping trade deals such as those the EU has sought with India or the South American economic bloc Mercosur, which can take decades to negotiate. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The Obama administration was more open to the court, helping transfer suspects to The Hague and offering rewards for information leading to arrests. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

The Dolphins subsequently rewarded Achane with a four-year extension worth $68 million, $32 million of which is guaranteed, a good sign of the new regime’s faith in him considering general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan’s consistent praise. — Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

General manager Chris Ballard said in March that the team was aware of Pierce’s lingering left ankle issue before he was rewarded with a new deal. — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026