rewards
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English
Definitions
noun
- Something of value given in return for an act.“For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward.”
- A prize promised for a certain deed or catch“The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters”
- The result of an action, whether good or bad.“Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail?”
verb
- To give a reward to or for.“Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour?”
- To recompense.“Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services.”
- To give (something) as a reward.
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bountyconsequencemeedpaymentrecompensetithingrepaypay backreinforcementwagesreinforcehonorpayoffrememberhonouradvantagesallowancesaward