reward vs act

reward and act both are nouns.

reward and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reward	Yes	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of reward; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than reward:

reward: act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of reward include move.

reward (noun)	act (noun)
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior	something that people do or cause to happen
benefit resulting from some event or action	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing	a short performance that is part of a longer program
payment made in return for a service rendered	a manifestation of insincerity

reward (verb)	act (verb)
strengthen and support with rewards	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
bestow honor or rewards upon	discharge one's duties
	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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