Reward: meaning, definitions and examples

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reward

[ rɪˈwɔrd ]

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incentive

Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.

Synonyms

award, bonus, prize

Examples of usage

He received a cash reward for his hard work.
The company offers various rewards for employee performance.

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incentivize

To provide with a reward as a means of motivation.

Synonyms

encourage, incentivize, motivate

Examples of usage

The teacher rewards students for good behavior with stickers.
Many companies reward their employees with bonuses for reaching sales targets.

Translations

Translations of the word "reward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recompensa

🇮🇳 इनाम

🇩🇪 Belohnung

🇮🇩 hadiah

🇺🇦 нагорода

🇵🇱 nagroda

🇯🇵 報酬 (ほうしゅう)

🇫🇷 récompense

🇪🇸 recompensa

🇹🇷 ödül

🇰🇷 보상 (bosang)

🇸🇦 مكافأة

🇨🇿 odměna

🇸🇰 odmena

🇨🇳 奖励 (jiǎnglì)

🇸🇮 nagrada

🇮🇸 verðlaun

🇰🇿 сыйақы

🇬🇪 ჯილდო

🇦🇿 mükafat

🇲🇽 recompensa

Word origin

The word 'reward' originated from the Old French word 'reiswarde' in the 14th century, which meant 'a regard for something.' Over time, the meaning shifted to include the concept of compensation or recognition for effort or achievement. Rewards have been used throughout history as a way to motivate and incentivize individuals to perform better or achieve specific goals.