Main entry: reward, reinforcement
Definition: an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
Definition: benefit resulting from some event or action
Usage: it turned out to my advantage; reaping the rewards of generosity
Main entry: reward
Definition: the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
Main entry: payoff, reward, wages
Definition: a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Usage: the wages of sin is death; virtue is its own reward
Main entry: reward
Definition: payment made in return for a service rendered
Definition: strengthen and support with rewards
Usage: Let's reinforce good behavior
Main entry: pay back, repay, reward
Definition: act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
Main entry: reward, honor, honour
Definition: bestow honor or rewards upon
Usage: Today we honor our soldiers; The scout was rewarded for courageous action