re
ward
Third Person
rewards
Present Participle
rewarding
Past Tense
rewarded
Past Participle
rewarded
1
to give someone something because of their success, hard work, specific achievements, etc.
transitive
- The teacher decided to reward the students who performed exceptionally well on the exam with extra recess time.
- The company implemented a bonus system to reward employees for their hard work and dedication.
- The coach promised to reward the team with a special outing if they won the championship.
- The community decided to reward the volunteer firefighters with a ceremony to express gratitude for their service.
Antonyms:
2
to appreciate and recompense a quality or behavior
transitive
- A supportive workplace rewards dedication and teamwork.
- A healthy relationship rewards trust and communication.
- A strong partnership rewards mutual respect and compromise.
- A dynamic classroom rewards curiosity and critical thinking.