reward - noun

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

payment made in return for a service rendered

an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

benefit resulting from some event or action

reward - verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon
• strengthen and support with rewards
• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

reward - thesaurus

advantage   honor   honour   payoff   reinforce   reinforcement   repay   wages