reward
noun
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
“the wages of sin is death”
“virtue is its own reward”
payment made in return for a service rendered
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
Synonymsreinforcementthe offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
benefit resulting from some event or action
“it turned out to my advantage”
“reaping the rewards of generosity”
SynonymsadvantageOppositespenalty
verb
bestow honor or rewards upon
“Today we honor our soldiers”
“The scout was rewarded for courageous action”
strengthen and support with rewards
“Let's reinforce good behavior”
Synonymsreinforceact or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University