I. re ‧ ward 1 W3 /rɪˈwɔːd $ -ˈwɔːrd/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ rewarding ≠ UNREWARDING , ↑ unrewarded ; verb : ↑ reward ; noun : ↑ reward ]
1 . [uncountable and countable] something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard ⇨ prize , benefit :
The school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behaviour.
reward for (doing) something
Parents often give their children rewards for passing exams.
2 . [uncountable and countable] money that is offered to people for helping the police to solve a crime or catch a criminal
reward of
A reward of $20,000 has been offered.
reward for
a reward for information leading to the capture of the murderers
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 1)
■ ADJECTIVES
▪ great/big/high
The rewards for those who invested at the right time are high.
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Some athletes took drugs because the rewards were great and they thought they could get away with it.
▪ little reward
They have to work very hard for very little reward.
▪ financial/economic reward ( also monetary reward formal )
It’s a difficult job, but the financial rewards are considerable.
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I’m not doing it for monetary reward.
▪ material rewards (=money or possessions that you get)
They think money and material rewards are more important than quality of life.
▪ tangible rewards (=things that are obviously worth having)
The prize motivates people by offering them the prospect of a tangible reward for their efforts.
▪ rich rewards (=great rewards)
Top athletes can expect rich rewards if they win.
▪ personal reward
I admire people who help the poor for no personal reward.
■ verbs
▪ get/receive your reward
If you work hard, you will get your reward.
▪ reap rewards (=get them)
She is now reaping the rewards of all her hard work.
▪ bring rewards (=cause someone to get rewards)
Winning the title brings huge financial rewards.
▪ deserve a reward
The team have worked really hard and deserve some reward.
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 2)
■ verbs
▪ offer a reward ( also put up a reward informal )
The store has offered a £500 reward for information leading to a conviction.
▪ claim a reward
He contacted the police, hoping to claim the reward money offered by the bank.
■ adjectives
▪ a £10,000/$500 etc reward
The $100,000 reward Levitz’s family offered in the days after her disappearance still stands.
▪ a large/substantial reward
Despite a substantial reward being offered, the painting has never been found.
■ reward + NOUN
▪ reward money
'Anyone who gives me the information that leads to an arrest will get the reward money,' he repeated
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II. reward 2 BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ rewarding ≠ UNREWARDING , ↑ unrewarded ; verb : ↑ reward ; noun : ↑ reward ]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old North French ; Origin: rewarder 'to regard, reward' , from warder 'to watch, guard' ]
1 . to give something to someone because they have done something good or helpful or have worked for it ⇨ award
reward somebody with something
The club’s directors rewarded him with a free season ticket.
reward somebody for (doing) something
She wanted to reward the cleaners for their efforts.
He gave the children some chocolate to reward them for behaving well.
2 . be rewarded (with something) to achieve something through hard work and effort:
The team have worked hard and their efforts have been rewarded with success.
Finally, Molly’s patience was rewarded.