n. 1.a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing 2.payment made in return for a service rendered 3.an act performed to strengthen approved behavior 4.the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property 5.benefit resulting from some event or action reward v. 1.bestow honor or rewards upon 2.strengthen and support with rewards 3.act or give recompensation in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
