reward
gb/ɹɪwˈɔɹd/ us/ɹɪwˈɔɹd/
A2
English
~ 2900
jutalom, jutalmaz
NOUN
A2
1
jutalom
A2
Usage pattern:
a reward for [something]
The company offered a reward for information about the missing laptop.
A cég jutalmat ajánlott fel az eltűnt laptopról szóló információért.
She received a reward for her years of volunteer service.
Jutalmat kapott sokéves önkéntes munkájáért.
The police announced a cash reward for any tips leading to an arrest.
Good behavior in class can earn you a small reward.
His promotion was a reward for all his hard work.
Learner examples
I got a reward for helping my friend.
Jutalmat kaptam, amiért segítettem a barátomnak.
The teacher gave me a reward for my good homework.
A tanár jutalmat adott, mert jó házi feladatot készítettem.
He got a small reward for finding the lost bag.
She won a reward for her art.
We got a reward after cleaning the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reward' with 'award'. 'Reward' is often given as thanks or motivation, while 'award' is usually an official prize.
Meaning
Something given for good work
Collocations
win a reward
|offer a reward
|earn a reward
|receive a reward
|claim a reward
Synonyms
prize (Often used for competitions or contests; more specific to winning.)
|
award (Usually more formal and often given at ceremonies.)
Antonyms
penalty (A negative consequence for wrongdoing, the opposite of a positive benefit.)
Themes
work
|motivation
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you get because you did something good or worked hard.
Something, such as money or another benefit, given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
VERB
A2
2
jutalmaz
B1
Usage pattern:
to reward [someone] with [something]
The teacher rewarded the students with extra playtime.
A tanár plusz játékidővel jutalmazta a diákokat.
They rewarded him for his bravery during the fire.
Megjutalmazták a tűz során tanúsított bátorságáért.
We should reward employees who work hard and meet their targets.
She rewarded herself with a day off after finishing the project.
The charity rewarded its volunteers with a thank-you dinner.
Learner examples
My parents rewarded me with ice cream.
A szüleim fagylalttal jutalmaztak meg.
The boss rewarded her with a bonus.
A főnök bónusszal jutalmazta meg őt.
We rewarded the dog with food.
He rewarded them with tickets to the game.
She rewarded herself with new shoes.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes forget that 'reward' as a verb needs an object (the person being rewarded).
Meaning
Give something for good work
Collocations
reward effort
|reward loyalty
|reward success
|reward performance
Synonyms
compensate (Often used when giving something in return for loss or effort; can be more formal.)
|
honor (More formal and ceremonial; not always material.)
Antonyms
punish (To give a negative consequence instead of something positive.)
Themes
work
|motivation
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To give someone something because they did something good or worked hard.
To give someone something valuable in recognition of their service, effort, or achievement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reward
IPA
GB/ɹɪwˈɔɹd/
US/ɹɪwˈɔɹd/
Syllables & stress
re - ward (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ward)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reward
- Plural: reward, rewards
Verb
- Base: reward
- 3rd Person Singular: rewards
- Present Participle: rewarding
- Past: rewarded
Word family
Forms
rewards
noun
rewarding
verb
rewarded
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unrewarding
adjective
Expressions
as a reward
1/ˈæz ə ɹɪwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Given because of good action
Used to say that something is given because someone did something good or worked hard.
Examples
- She got a day off as a reward for her hard work.
- As a reward, the team received free tickets to the concert.
in reward for
1/ˈɪn ɹɪwˈɔɹd fɚ/
fixed phrase
In return for an action
Used to show that something is given because of what someone did.
Examples
- He received a medal in reward for his bravery.
- In reward for her help, they gave her a gift card.
offer a reward
1/ˈɔfɚ ə ɹɪwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Promise to give something for help
To say you will give something valuable to someone if they do something helpful or good.
Examples
- The police offered a reward for information about the robbery.
- He offered a reward to anyone who could find his lost dog.