reward vs benefit

benefit vs reward

reward and benefit both are nouns.

reward and benefit both are verbs.

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

As nouns, benefit is a hypernym of reward; that is, benefit is a word with a broader meaning than reward:

reward: benefit resulting from some event or action
benefit: something that aids or promotes well-being

Other hypernyms of reward include welfare.

reward (noun)	benefit (noun)
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior	something that aids or promotes well-being
benefit resulting from some event or action	a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property	financial assistance in time of need
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
payment made in return for a service rendered

reward (verb)	benefit (verb)
strengthen and support with rewards	derive a benefit from
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions	be beneficial for
bestow honor or rewards upon

Difference between reward and benefit

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