reward

¹re·ward

verb \ri-ˈwȯrd\

Definition of REWARD

transitive verb

1

: to give a reward to or for

2

: recompense

— re·ward·able \-ˈwȯr-də-bəl\ adjective

— re·ward·er noun

Examples of REWARD

1. She rewarded herself by buying a new pair of shoes.
2. <the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions>

Origin of REWARD

Middle English, from Anglo-French regarder, rewarder to look back at, regard, care for, recompense — more at regard

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REWARD

Synonyms: award

Related Words: cite, decorate, honor, remember; compensate, pay, recompense, requite; reimburse, repay; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, praise, salute

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Rhymes with REWARD

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