reward

Meanings

Noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
  • "virtue is its own reward"
• payment made in return for a service rendered
• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
• benefit resulting from some event or action
  • "reaping the rewards of generosity"

Verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon
  • "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
• strengthen and support with rewards
• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

Synonyms

advantage, honor, honour, pay back, payoff, reinforce, reinforcement, repay, wages

Antonyms

dishonor, penalty