Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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reward | Yes | No | Yes | No |
payoff | Yes | No | No | No |
reward (noun) | payoff (noun) |
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an act performed to strengthen approved behavior | a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing |
benefit resulting from some event or action | the final payment of a debt |
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property | payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment |
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property |
payment made in return for a service rendered |
reward (verb) | payoff (verb) |
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strengthen and support with rewards | |
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | |
bestow honor or rewards upon |