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reward

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a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing(noun.event)

Example:
Virtue is its own reward.

Synonym:
payoff, wages

source: wordnet30
payment made in return for a service rendered(noun.possession)

source: wordnet30
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior(noun.act)

Synonym:
reinforcement

source: wordnet30
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
benefit resulting from some event or action(noun.attribute)

Example:
Reaping the rewards of generosity.

Synonym:
advantage
Antonym:
penalty

source: wordnet30
Regard; respect; consideration.(noun)

source: webster1913

bestow honor or rewards upon(verb.social)

Example:
The scout was rewarded for courageous action.

Synonym:
honor, honour
Antonym:
attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame

source: wordnet30
strengthen and support with rewards(verb.communication)

Synonym:
reinforce

source: wordnet30
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions(verb.possession)

Synonym:
pay back, repay

source: wordnet30
To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.(verb)

source: webster1913

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