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Rewards

Verb / rɪˈwɔ:rdz / / ri:ˈwɔ:rdz / Another word for rewards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something given or received in return for a good deed or behavior

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Common collocations

  • employee rewards
  • performance rewards
  • financial rewards
  • rewards program
  • rewards system
  • receive rewards
  • offer rewards
  • generous rewards

Word family

noun reward
verb reward
adjective rewarding

Usage note

While 'rewards' can refer to positive outcomes, it is often used in the context of incentives or compensation for effort or achievement. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He earned rewards for helping his friend with homework.
  2. The teacher gave rewards to students who did well in class.
  3. The company offers rewards to employees who meet their targets.
  4. She received a reward for her honesty.
  5. The athlete got a reward for winning the race.

Quotes

  • The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. - John Ruskin
  • The greatest reward in becoming a millionaire is not the amount of money that you earn. It is the kind of person that you have to become to become a millionaire in the first place. - Jim Rohn
  • The reward of a thing well done is having done it. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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