reward

verb B2

Meaning

To reward someone means to give them something in recognition of their efforts or achievements.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "reward" with "award"; a reward is often given for effort, while an award is typically given for merit.

Example Sentences

How do you reward employees for good performance ?
The company will reward employees who exceed their performance targets .
The company will reward employees who meet their sales targets .
They will reward you for finishing the project early .

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