Word Finder - reward

definition

Something of value given in return for an act.

example

For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward.

synonyms

• meed
• payment
• recompense
• tithing

definition

A prize promised for a certain deed or catch

example

The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters

synonyms

• bounty

definition

The result of an action, whether good or bad.

example

Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail?

synonyms

• consequence

There's a hefty reward out for her, too.

I can neither punish him if he does wrong nor reward him if he does right.

I heard there was a reward posted by a bank.

And believe me, they are reaping the reward of their betrayal of the Bourbon cause.

Do as I say, and he'll be your reward, an eternity with him.

I don't want a reward...

Housing is a huge industry that will reward innovative products.

I can't think of a nicer reward than remaining here.

It was all over the Internet and the million dollar reward people started calling.

This is the reward of those who are dead to the body and the world.

You have experienced my readiness to reward you.

But first I deserve a reward for my intuitive skills.

It's been so long since I've satisfied my cravings and I deserve a reward for my diligence.

The First Consul, on the other hand, sought to recognize and reward merit in all walks of life.

The pope had repeatedly used the rich northern benefices to reward members of the Roman curia, and towards the close of the year 1516 he sent the grasping and impolitic Arcimboldi as papal nuncio to Denmark to collect money for St Peter's.

In this he was disappointed; but he continued to fight against the parliamentarians till August 1652, when a reward was offered for his apprehension.

At the same time you'd be leading that greedy army who are chasing the million dollar reward.

At any rate he had his reward.

He did not allow himself either to be hard on or punish a man, or to make things easy for or reward anyone, merely because he felt inclined to do so.

You can reward your child in many ways for using the potty.

Some reward programs have a lot of restrictions on when you can travel.

I just ask one thing; will you take my word for one item and if you stop this vehicle you'll have more reward than you'll know what to do with.

The way Charlie's gaze glowed at the mention of the reward made Brady uneasy.

A reward of £io,000 having been offered by the legislature of South Australia to the first man who should traverse the whole continent from south to north, starting from the city of Adelaide, Mr Stuart resolved to make the attempt.

When, in 1809, Dalmatia was re-annexed to the Illyrian provinces, Dandolo returned to Venice, having received as his reward from the French emperor the title of count and several other distinctions.

The services which he rendered to the republic at Vendemiaire brought as their reward the hand of Josephine de Beauharnais.

Adams's upright and patriotic conduct in taking the unpopular side in this case met with its just reward in the following year, in the shape of his election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives by a vote of 418 to 118.

Subsequent visits to the same part of North America, often performed under circumstances of discomfort and occasionally of danger, brought to this intrepid and energetic explorer the reward he had so fully earned.

There may be cases which cannot be explained in this way; but " whatever may be thought about them, it is plain that even if these and their like are really to be traced to the intervention of the divine mercy which loves to reward a.

Humanity is the richer for the memory of those millions of men, who followed the pillar of cloud and fire in the sure and certain hope of an eternal reward.

The Open Directory Project—where fifty thousand editors try to organize the web into a directory of sites for no reward at all—comes instantly to mind.

While we kidded about selling Howie out for a million buck reward, the increased outside interest in our activities was a serious matter.

Venice had her own reward; a Venetian, Thomas Morosini, became patriarch; and the doge of Venice added "a quarter and a half" of the Eastern empire - chiefly the coasts and the islands - to the sphere of his sway.

So, too, with the attempt to show that from the analogy of the present life we may not unreasonably infer that virtue and vice will receive their respective rewards and punishments hereafter; it may be admitted that virtuous and vicious acts are naturally looked upon as objects of reward or punishment, and treated accordingly, but we may refuse to allow the argument to go further, and to infer a perfect distribution of justice dependent upon our conduct here.

But this was the only reward he obtained.

Maybe there was a reward involved.

Foundations 2 & 3 state ‘ understand the risk reward ratio ' and ‘ Try and keep things simple '.

As a reward, I finally understand the subjunctive !

Taking friction out of the system can be hard and requires more work than building a high-friction system, but the reward is a better conversion rate.

Some parents use an instant reward system, which consists of small candies or other treats.

Come up with a simple reward system, such as using stickers which he can accumulate to trade for a small toy or activity.

This can include choosing new "big girl panties" and finding a good reward system.

Reward programs-Toys R Us and Babies R Us also offer a rewards program for a variety of purchases, both in their stores and online.

You may earn reward points, depending on the card.

In reward for these services Belisarius was invested with the consular dignity, and medals were struck in his honour.

Vigour of reasoning and originality of view were not his characteristics as a writer; nor will the student who has raked these dust-heaps of miscellaneous learning and oldfashioned mysticism discover more than a few sentences of genuine enthusiasm and simple-hearted aspiration to repay his trouble and reward his patience.

At one time a reward of $40,000 was offered for her capture.

They realize that you're probably approaching burn out and running low on funds; they want to take advantage of your desire to reap at least some reward from all your hard work.

Traveling with your baby or toddler requires thorough planning and much patience, but the reward is easier and more enjoyable travel.

Additionally, most cards come with reward systems, including cash back, miles or points redeemable for office supplies, gifts or small appliances.