reward

noun

benefit resulting from some event or action

the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

payment made in return for a service rendered

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

verb

act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

strengthen and support with rewards

bestow honor or rewards upon

Roots

warder-ward · Old French · guard, watch

Synonyms for reward

guerdonn repayv recompensen meedn prizen honorariumn honorn remuneratev remunerationn requitaln awardn compensationn

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Where does reward come from?

The word reward breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root -ward, from Old French warder (“guard, watch”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.