1re·ward 
/rɪˈwoɚd/ noun
plural re·wards /rɪˈwoɚd/ noun : money or another kind of payment that is given or received for something that has been done or that is offered for something that might be done [count] ▪ The contest offered a cash reward to the first person who could breed a blue rose. ▪ Hard work brings its own rewards. ▪ She is reaping the rewards of success. [=is getting all the good things that come with success] — often + for ▪ You deserve a reward for being so helpful. ▪ A (cash) reward is being offered for the return of the lost dog. ▪ The police are offering a reward for information leading to the capture of the fugitive. ▪ You can go to bed late tonight as a reward for doing so well on that test. ▪ Winning the game was a just reward [=an appropriate result] for the team's effort. ▪ That lying crook got his just rewards. [=just deserts] [noncount] ▪ Members will receive a discount in reward for getting friends or family to join. ▪ Her success is just reward for her hard work. [=she deserves her success because of her hard work]
