Rewards: meaning, definitions and examples

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rewards

[ rɪˈwɔːdz ]

^{Context #1}

for achievements

Something given in return for good behavior or good work; a prize or benefit.

Synonyms

award, incentive, prize

Examples of usage

The company offers rewards to employees who meet their targets.
She received a reward for her outstanding performance in the competition.

^{Context #2}

for loyalty

Something given in return for loyalty or as a token of gratitude.

Synonyms

bonus, gift, perk

Examples of usage

The loyalty program offers rewards to frequent customers.
We received a reward for being long-time supporters of the organization.

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to give something in return

To give something in return for good behavior or as a token of appreciation.

Synonyms

compensate, praise, recompense

Examples of usage

The teacher rewards students for completing their assignments on time.
We should reward ourselves for reaching our goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "rewards" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recompensas

🇮🇳 पुरस्कार

🇩🇪 Belohnungen

🇮🇩 hadiah

🇺🇦 нагороди

🇵🇱 nagrody

🇯🇵 報酬

🇫🇷 récompenses

🇪🇸 recompensas

🇹🇷 ödüller

🇰🇷 보상

🇸🇦 مكافآت

🇨🇿 odměny

🇸🇰 odmeny

🇨🇳 奖励

🇸🇮 nagrade

🇮🇸 verðlaun

🇰🇿 сыйлықтар

🇬🇪 დაჯილდოებები

🇦🇿 mükafatlar

🇲🇽 recompensas

Word origin

The word 'rewards' originated from Middle English 'rewarden', from Old French 'reguader', from Latin 're-' (again) + 'guardare' (to look). The concept of rewarding has been present in human societies for centuries, as a way to incentivize positive behavior and acknowledge achievements.