Synonyms for

Bounty

Verb / ˈbaʊnti: / Another word for bounty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a generous amount of something, especially money

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

reward premium subsidy grant

Informal

prize bonus handout giveaway

Literary

largesse munificence providence

Antonyms

poverty scarcity lack dearth shortage famine

Common collocations

  • bounty hunter
  • cash bounty
  • generous bounty
  • bounty on
  • bounty for
  • food bounty
  • harvest bounty

Word family

noun bounty

Usage note

Bounty often refers to a reward, especially for capturing a criminal or for agricultural produce. It can also mean generosity or a plentiful supply.

Example sentences

  1. The company offered a big bounty for anyone who could find the missing documents.
  2. The farmer had a bounty of fresh vegetables in his garden.
  3. The treasure hunter was excited about the bounty he might find.
  4. The king offered a bounty for anyone who could slay the dragon.
  5. The generous person gave a bounty of money to charity.

Quotes

  • Bounty: A term used by seamen to signify the reward given to any person who shall inform against or apprehend a criminal.
  • Bounty is a perfume without borders - fragrance that smells as good as it feels.
  • The bountiful harvest is a reminder that we are blessed with abundance.

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