reward

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of REWARD

to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement <the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions>

Synonyms award

Related Words cite, decorate, honor, remember; compensate, pay, recompense, requite; reimburse, repay; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, praise, salute

Learn More About

Dictionary: Definition of "reward"

Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "reward"

Medical Dictionary: Definition of "reward"

Nglish: Translation of "reward" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "reward" for Arabic speakers

Browse

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up reward[verb]? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More