1. noun /ɹɪˈwɔːd/
a) Something of value given in return for an act.
For catching the thief, youll get a nice reward.
b) A prize promised for a certain deed or catch
The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on dead or alive posters
2. verb /ɹɪˈwɔːd/
a) To give a reward to or for.
And there syr Marhaus dyd so nobly that he was renomed, & had somtyme doune fourty knyghtes, and soo the serklet of gold was rewarded hym.
b) To recompense.
Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving?
See Also: award
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