reward

/ɹɪˈwɔːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rewards · rewarding · rewarded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Something of value given in return for an act.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ có giá trị được trao để trả lời cho một hành động

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Noun

Examples

For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A prize promised for a certain deed or catch

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một giải thưởng được hứa cho một hành động hoặc bắt cụ thể

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Noun

Examples

The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To give a reward to or for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trao một phần thưởng cho hoặc vì

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Verb

Examples

Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To be a recompense for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là một sự đền bù cho

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Verb

Examples

Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “reward” mean?

Something of value given in return for an act.

Is “reward” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.