definition of
reward

[1] #1 reward n. [wages, payoff] a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing; "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward". wn

[2] #2 reward n. payment made in return for a service rendered. wn

[3] #3 reward n. [reinforcement] an act performed to strengthen approved behavior. wn

[4] #4 reward v. [honor, honour] bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action". wn

[5] #5 reward v. [reinforce] strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior". wn