reward in WordNet English dictionary

1. benefit resulting from some event or action
   "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
   advantage  reward 
   
2. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
   "the wages of sin is death"; "virtue is its own reward"
   wages  reward  payoff 
   
3. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
   reward  reinforcement 
   
4. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
   reward 
   
5. payment made in return for a service rendered
   reward 
   

1. bestow honor or rewards upon
   "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
   honor  honour  reward 
   
2. act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
   reward  repay  pay back 
   
3. strengthen and support with rewards
   "Let's reinforce good behavior"
   reinforce  reward