reward
Translation
reward, prize, award
Examples
He received a reward for his hard work.
He received a reward for his hard work.
There is a reward for finding the lost dog.
There is a reward for finding the lost dog.
Grammar Patterns
a reward ((for sth. / for -ing)) a prize for doing something There is a reward for finding the lost dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prize, bonus, incentive; Antonyms: punishment, penalty
Etymology
From Old French 'rewarder', meaning 'to regard, look at'. The sense later shifted to 'repay, recompense'.
Memory Tips
Think of getting something back ('re-') for being a good 'ward' or for your work being 'regarded' well.