reward

Meanings

• noun

  something given in recognition of merit or achievement

  - "He received a reward for his excellent performance."
  - "The employee of the month received a monetary reward."

• verb

  the act of giving someone a reward or prize

  - "The coach rewarded the team for their hard work."
  - "The teacher rewarded the students who finished their homework early."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹiˈwɔɹd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹiˈwɔɹd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

punishment

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Synonyms

bounty , consequence , meed , payment , recompense , tithing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reward
owed , oweded , owededd , owededdly , owededly

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Variants

List of all variants of reward that leads to same result
reward , rewardable , rewarded , rewarder , rewarders , rewarding , rewards , just reward

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Etymology

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Old English rewan, 'recompense, reward'; akin to German Ruhm 'renown, fame'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reward' is derived from the Old English word 'rewan', which means 'recompense' or 'reward'.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers were often given rewards, such as land, for their bravery in battle.

3. The term 'employee of the month' often comes with a monetary reward, such as a bonus or a gift card.

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Related Concepts

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1. incentive: An incentive is a motivation or encouragement to do something, often in the form of a reward.

2. compensation: Compensation is a form of reward given to make up for a loss or injury.

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Culture

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In various cultures, rewards are given to acknowledge and encourage good deeds, achievements, or milestones. They can take many forms, such as monetary compensation, trophies, certificates, or public recognition.

How to Memorize "reward"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person receiving an award or trophy.
   - Imagine yourself being rewarded for a job well done.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reward' with the feeling of accomplishment.
   - Think of the word 'reward' as synonymous with 'prize' or 'recognition'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'reward' as 'Recognition Earned After Wonderful Deeds'.

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