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

Capital One’s marketing expenses include not only commercials and digital ads but also significant customer acquisition costs, such as sign-up bonuses and rewards. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Palestinians are also clear that any near-term solution must include a credible route to independent statehood; a Palestinian state must not be treated as a possible reward at the end of a long and uncertain path. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Fanatics is trying to reward new users with $350 in FanCash on a $20 wager when using promo code FOXNEWS350. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

To measure the impact, Starbucks often looks at metrics including product trials, rewards engagement, customer frequency, transactions, and comparable sales. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026