reward (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈwɔːrd/
Definition
A thing given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement.
Examples
The company offered a financial reward to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Finding the lost dog brought a great sense of reward to the search party.
He received a medal as a reward for his bravery in the face of danger.
How to Use reward
- reward for (prepositional phrase)
- A reward given because of a specific action or quality. — "He received a bonus as a reward for his outstanding performance."
- reward with (prepositional phrase)
- To give someone something as a reward. — "The trainer rewarded the dog with a treat for sitting on command."
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