reward
noun
a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
rewarded
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past participleof reward.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof reward.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rewardnouna sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
Example Sentences
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In a world free of geopolitics, "the Manus story would be a simple story of an incredible AI startup getting rewarded with a big exit", Kyle Chan from the Brookings Institution told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Stocks have historically rewarded investors who stay invested for the long term.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
A few months later, the academy graduate was rewarded with a new five-year contract.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Under the Clarity Act as we and others read it, stablecoin holders could be compensated with sundry perks including zero-interest loans as long as their deposits aren’t the only reason they are being rewarded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Grampa always rewarded me with a nickel when I found something.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
