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- pronunciation:
- rih
word
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
something you receive because you did something good.
She got a raise in salary as a reward for all her hard work. |
| related words: |
compensation, justice, prize, tip |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rewards, rewarding, rewarded |
| definition: |
to give something to someone for doing something good.
I rewarded my children for their good report cards by taking them to the movies. |
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| derivations: |
rewardable (adj.), rewardless (adj.), rewarder (n.) |
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