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reward
An act performed to strengthen approved behavior
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noun
An act performed to strengthen approved behavior
noun
Benefit resulting from some event or action
“It turned out to my advantage”
noun
The offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
noun
A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
“The wages of sin is death”
noun
Payment made in return for a service rendered
verb
Strengthen and support with rewards
“Let's reinforce good behavior”
verb
Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
verb
Bestow honor or rewards upon
“Today we honor our soldiers”
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It turned out to my advantage
Reaping the rewards of generosity
The wages of sin is death
Virtue is its own reward
Let's reinforce good behavior
Today we honor our soldiers
The scout was rewarded for courageous action
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