Definition of Reward
Reward
re·ward


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Something given in return for an action or achievement.

e.g. The company offered a reward for information leading to the thief's capture.

(noun)
an amount of money that is offered as compensation for aiding law enforcement officials, for example by giving information, returning lost items, or finding a missing person;

e.g. There is a reward for anyone who can find the lost dog.

(verb)
to present someone with a gift of some kind as a way of recognizing their efforts, achievements, or services or of showing one's appreciation;

e.g. I want to reward his wonderful efforts by doing something nice for him.



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  • "If you will pump long enough, hard enough, and enthusiastically enough, sooner or later the effort will bring forth the reward." -- Zig Ziglar

  • "Success is empty if you arrive at the finish line alone.The best reward is to get there surrounded by winners." -- Howard Schultz



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