Reward (Verb)
Meaning 1
Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The teacher decided to reward her top students with a trip to the museum for their excellent grades.
- She wanted to reward her son for his good behavior by taking him to the amusement park.
- The company chose to reward their loyal employees with a significant bonus for their hard work.
- The principal decided to reward the entire school with a free pizza party for their participation in the charity event.
- They plan to reward customers who purchase their new product during the promotional period with a discount on their next purchase.
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Meaning 2
Bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The teacher rewarded the student for their outstanding achievement in the class.
- She was rewarded for her exceptional service to the community with a lifetime achievement award.
- A generous donor rewarded the hospital staff with a large donation in appreciation of their hard work.
- The company rewarded its loyal employees with bonuses and extra vacation time.
- Her excellent grades were rewarded with a full scholarship to a prestigious university.
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Meaning 3
Strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company will reward employees who meet their quarterly targets with bonuses.
- Her parents reward her for maintaining good grades and completing her homework.
- Reward your child with stickers for using the potty successfully.
- He rewards himself with a video game session after completing a difficult task.
- You can reward your dog with treats for learning new tricks.