Sekirov Dictionary

reward

UK /ɹɪˈwɔːd/US /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/

noun 4
verb 3
forms 5
phrases 1

noun4

•
something good given to someone in return for what they have done
- 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?
•
one's place in heaven; God's judgment in the afterlife; death
- And behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with mee, to giue euery man according as his worke shall be. — 1611

verb3

•
To give a reward to or for.
- Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving?
- Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour?
•
To be a recompense for.
- Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services.
•
(no longer used) To give (something) as a reward.
- Thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil. — 1611

forms

rewarded · rewarding · rewardeth · rewards · rewardest

Phrases with reward

high-risk, high-reward
Involving significant potential for loss but also offering the possibility of substantial gains or benefits if successful.

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