reward

Noun

• benefit resulting from some event or action
  • it turned out to my advantage
    
  • reaping the rewards of generosity
    

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

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
  • the wages of sin is death
    
  • virtue is its own reward
    

Verb

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

• strengthen and support with rewards
  • Let's reinforce good behavior
    

• bestow honor or rewards upon
  • Today we honor our soldiers
    
  • The scout was rewarded for courageous action
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  advantage , reinforcement , wages , payoff , repay , pay back , reinforce , honor , honour
• Antonyms: 
  penalty , dishonor , disgrace , dishonour , attaint , shame