reward

Universal Words noun, verb noun ~ (for sth / for doing sth) 1 [C,U] a thing that you are given because you have done sth good, worked hard, etc: a cash / financial reward * a reward for good behaviour * The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. * You deserve a reward for being so helpful. * Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made. 2 [C] an amount of money that is offered to sb for helping the police to find a criminal or for finding sth that is lost: A ｣100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. verb [VN] [oftenpassive] ~ sb (for sth / for doing sth) to give sth to sb because they have done sth good, worked hard, etc: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. * He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. * She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. * Our patience was finally rewarded. * After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit.