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act vs reward

reward vs act

act and reward both are nouns.

act and reward both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
reward Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reward is a hyponym of act; that is, reward is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • reward: act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) reward (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet benefit resulting from some event or action
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
a short performance that is part of a longer program a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
a manifestation of insincerity payment made in return for a service rendered
act (verb) reward (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself strengthen and support with rewards
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
discharge one's duties bestow honor or rewards upon
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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