1.a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing;
the wages of sin is death
2.payment made in return for a service rendered
3.an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
4.the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
5.benefit resulting from some event or action;
it turned out to my advantage
1.bestow honor or rewards upon;
Today we honor our soldiers
2.strengthen and support with rewards;
Let's reinforce good behavior
3.act or give recompensation in recognition of someone's behavior or actions