reward

(noun) a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing. Synonyms: wages, payoff. Examples: "The wages of sin is death." "Virtue is its own reward."

(noun) payment made in return for a service rendered.

(noun) an act performed to strengthen approved behavior. Synonyms: reinforcement.

(noun) the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property.

(noun) benefit resulting from some event or action. Synonyms: advantage. Examples: "It turned out to my advantage." "Reaping the rewards of generosity."

(verb) bestow honor or rewards upon. Synonyms: honor, honour. Examples: "Today we honor our soldiers." "The scout was rewarded for courageous action."

(verb) strengthen and support with rewards. Synonyms: reinforce. Example: "Let's reinforce good behavior."

(verb) act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions. Synonyms: repay, pay back.