Pronunciation: /rɪˈwɔrd/
noun something given in return for good behavior or as a token of appreciation
A1 I received a reward for doing well in my class.
A2 She was given a reward for her hard work on the project.
B1 The company offers rewards to employees who meet their targets.
B2 Winning the competition was a great reward for all the effort I put in.
C1 The reward for solving the complex problem was a promotion.
C2 His dedication to his job was rewarded with a significant bonus at the end of the year.
verb to give something to someone in return for good behavior or as a token of appreciation
A1 I reward my dog with a treat when he listens to me.
A2 She rewards herself with a bubble bath after a long day at work.
B1 The company rewards employees who meet their sales targets with bonuses.
B2 The teacher rewarded the students with extra credit for their hard work on the project.
C1 The government rewards innovation through grants and funding opportunities.
C2 The athlete was rewarded with a gold medal for breaking the world record.
formal Employees who meet their performance targets will receive a monetary reward.
informal If you do a good job, you might get a bonus as a reward.
slang I heard that if we finish the project early, the boss will hook us up with a sweet reward.
figurative Hard work is the seed of success, and the reward is the fruit that follows.
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