receive a reward

  • 1reward — I n. 1) to offer, post; pay a reward 2) to claim; reap; receive a reward 3) a just; tangible; well deserved reward 4) a reward for II v. (D; tr.) to reward for; with (she was rewarded with a bonus for her outstanding work) * * * [rɪ wɔːd] pay a… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 2Reward — Re*ward , n. [See {Reward}, v., and cf. {Regard}, n.] 1. Regard; respect; consideration. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Take reward of thine own value. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp., that… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 3reward — ► NOUN 1) a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. 2) a fair return for good or bad behaviour. 3) a sum offered for the detection of a criminal, the restoration of lost property, etc. ► VERB 1) give a reward to. 2) show… …

    English terms dictionary

  • 4REWARD AND PUNISHMENT — The doctrine of reward and punishment is central to Judaism throughout the ages; that man receives his just reward for his good deeds and just retribution for his transgressions is the very basis of the conception of both human and divine justice …

    Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • 5reward — ▪ I. reward re‧ward 1 [rɪˈwɔːd ǁ ˈwɔːrd] noun 1. [countable] something that you receive because you have done something good or helpful: reward for • Officials were often posted abroad as a reward for loyal service. 2. [countable, uncountable]… …

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  • 6reward — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 for effort, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ great, high, huge, rich ▪ Top athletes enjoy rich rewards. ▪ fitting, just …

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  • 7reward */*/ — I UK [rɪˈwɔː(r)d] / US [rɪˈwɔrd] noun Word forms reward : singular reward plural rewards 1) [countable/uncountable] something good that happens or that you receive because of something that you have done reward for: Rewards for appropriate… …

    English dictionary

  • 8reward — re|ward1 [ rı wɔrd ] noun ** 1. ) count or uncount something good that happens or that you receive because of something you have done: reward for: Rewards for appropriate behavior can be successful in teaching children. as a reward: You deserve a …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 9reward — [[t]rɪwɔ͟ː(r)d[/t]] ♦♦♦ rewards, rewarding, rewarded 1) N COUNT: oft N for n A reward is something that you are given, for example because you have behaved well, worked hard, or provided a service to the community. A bonus of up to 5 per cent can …

    English dictionary

  • 10reward — 1 noun 1 (C, U) something that you receive because you have done something good or helpful (+ for): She received a crystal decanter as a reward for her services. | $100 was a poor reward for all my work! 2 (C) an amount of money that is offered… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English