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REWARD

Definition:

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