reward
[noun]
Synonyms:
- payment, bonus, bounty, premium, prize, recompense, repayment, return, wages
- punishment, comeuppance (slang), just deserts, retribution
[verb]
Synonyms:
- pay, compensate, recompense, remunerate, repay

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Related Words: compensation, recompense, remuneration, requital

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. re‧ward¹ W3 /rɪˈwɔːd $ -ˈwɔːrd/ noun
[Word Family: adjective: rewarding ≠ UNREWARDING, unrewarded; verb: reward; noun: reward]

1. [uncountable and countable] something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard ⇒ prize, benefit:
The school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behaviour.
reward for (doing) something
Parents often give their children rewards for passing exams.

2. [uncountable and countable] money that is offered to people for helping the police to solve a crime or catch a criminal
reward of
A reward of $20,000 has been offered.
reward for
a reward for information leading to the capture of the murderers

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. reward² verb [transitive]
[Word Family: adjective: rewarding ≠ UNREWARDING, unrewarded; verb: reward; noun: reward]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old North French; Origin: rewarder 'to regard, reward', from warder 'to watch, guard']

1. to give something to someone because they have done something good or helpful or have worked for it ⇒ award
reward somebody with something
The club’s directors rewarded him with a free season ticket.
reward somebody for (doing) something
She wanted to reward the cleaners for their efforts.
He gave the children some chocolate to reward them for behaving well.

2. be rewarded (with something) to achieve something through hard work and effort:
The team have worked hard and their efforts have been rewarded with success.
Finally, Molly’s patience was rewarded.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

reward
noun
I. for effort, etc.
ADJ. considerable, great, high, huge, rich Top athletes enjoy rich rewards.
fitting, just, suitable, well-deserved | poor, scant It was a poor reward for years of devoted service.
tangible Victory brought glory as well as more tangible rewards.
economic, financial, material, monetary
VERB + REWARD earn, enjoy, gain, get, obtain, reap, receive We are just starting to reap the rewards of careful long-term planning.
bring, have, provide Hard work usually brings its own rewards.
deserve You deserve a reward for all your efforts.
PREP. as a ~ Give yourself some time off as a reward.
~ for a reward for hard work rewards for employees who do their jobs well
PHRASES reward enough The look on her face when I told her was reward enough.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

reward
II. for helping the police
ADJ. big, huge, large, substantial | $20,000, £10,000, etc. | cash
VERB + REWARD offer, put up | give sb, pay sb | claim | get, receive
REWARD + NOUN money
PREP. ~ for There is a reward for information leading to an arrest.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

reward
verb (often be rewarded)
ADV. amply, generously, handsomely, highly, well You will be handsomely rewarded for your loyalty. highly rewarded occupations (= those that pay well) | poorly | adequately, duly, properly, suitably We must make sure that effort is properly rewarded.
justly | further | immediately, promptly, quickly | eventually, finally
PREP. for He was duly rewarded for his outstanding contribution to the arts.
with Her efforts were justly rewarded with a British Empire Medal.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

reward

great/big/high
The rewards for those who invested at the right time are high.
Some athletes took drugs because the rewards were great and they thought they could get away with it.
little reward
They have to work very hard for very little reward.
financial/economic reward (also monetary reward formal)
It’s a difficult job, but the financial rewards are considerable.
I’m not doing it for monetary reward.
material rewards (=money or possessions that you get)
They think money and material rewards are more important than quality of life.
tangible rewards (=things that are obviously worth having)
The prize motivates people by offering them the prospect of a tangible reward for their efforts.
rich rewards (=great rewards)
Top athletes can expect rich rewards if they win.
personal reward
I admire people who help the poor for no personal reward.
get/receive your reward
If you work hard, you will get your reward.
reap rewards (=get them)
She is now reaping the rewards of all her hard work.
bring rewards (=cause someone to get rewards)
Winning the title brings huge financial rewards.
deserve a reward
The team have worked really hard and deserve some reward.
offer a reward (also put up a reward informal)
The store has offered a £500 reward for information leading to a conviction.
claim a reward
He contacted the police, hoping to claim the reward money offered by the bank.
a £10,000/$500 etc reward
The $100,000 reward Levitz’s family offered in the days after her disappearance still stands.
a large/substantial reward
Despite a substantial reward being offered, the painting has never been found.
reward money
'Anyone who gives me the information that leads to an arrest will get the reward money,' he repeated
.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

reward
noun
BAD: Two of the German films were given rewards.
GOOD: Two of the German films were given awards.

Usage Note:
See AWARD (award)

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲