| reward | |
| 1. n. Something of value given in return for an act. | |
| For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward. | |
| 2. n. A prize promised for a certain deed or catch | |
| The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters | |
| 3. n. The result of an action, whether good or bad. | |
| Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail? | |
| 4. v. To give a reward to or for. | |
| Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving? | |
| Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour? | |
| 5. v. To recompense. | |
| Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services. | |
| 6. v. (obsolete, transitive) To give (something) as a reward. | |
