1. reward
noun. ['rɪˈwɔrd, riːˈwɔrd'] a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing.
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Etymology
- reward (English)
- reward (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarder (Anglo-Norman)
2. reward
noun. ['rɪˈwɔrd, riːˈwɔrd'] payment made in return for a service rendered.
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Etymology
- reward (English)
- reward (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarder (Anglo-Norman)
3. reward
noun. ['rɪˈwɔrd, riːˈwɔrd'] an act performed to strengthen approved behavior.
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Etymology
- reward (English)
- reward (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarder (Anglo-Norman)
4. reward
noun. ['rɪˈwɔrd, riːˈwɔrd'] the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property.
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Etymology
- reward (English)
- reward (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarder (Anglo-Norman)
5. reward
verb. ['rɪˈwɔrd, riːˈwɔrd'] strengthen and support with rewards.
Etymology
- reward (English)
- reward (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarder (Anglo-Norman)
6. reward
verb. ['rɪˈwɔrd, riːˈwɔrd'] bestow honor or rewards upon.
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Etymology
- reward (English)
- reward (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarder (Anglo-Norman)
7. reward
verb. ['rɪˈwɔrd, riːˈwɔrd'] act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions.
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Etymology
- reward (English)
- reward (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rewarder (Anglo-Norman)