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reward

Definition

  • noun: money or another kind of payment that is given or received for something that has been done or that is offered for something that might be done
  • verb: to give a reward to or for
  • verb: to give money or another kind of payment to (someone or something) for something good that has been done
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: requite, recompense, repay

Examples

  • Her success is 'just reward for' her hard work. [=she deserves her success because of her hard work]

  • She is 'reaping the rewards' of success. [=is getting all the good things that come with success]

  • The police are offering a 'reward for' information leading to the capture of the fugitive.

Movie quotes

  • (..) so you can see the conundrum. The Tullys are rebels because they're fighting for their home? Riverrun was granted to the Freys by royal decree. As a reward for betraying Robb Stark and slaughtering his family. Exactly. We shouldn't argue about politics. You're a knight, Ser Jaime. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8