Rewards - English meaning

noun

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.

Usage examples:

Companies with a computerized database are at an advantage

verb

Put in a favourable or superior position.

Usage examples:

Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, s…

noun

A condition that helps you or gives you a greater chance of success

Usage examples:

[ c ] his long arms give him a big advantage over other boxers., [ u ] test scores show no advantag…

verb

Give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

Usage examples:

He was awarded the military cross

noun

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement.

Usage examples:

The company's annual award for high-quality service

verb

To give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision

Usage examples:

Her poodle was awarded first prize in the dog show., their company was awarded a contract worth $40…

noun

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Usage examples:

Enjoy the benefits of being a member

verb

Receive an advantage; profit.

Usage examples:

The areas would benefit from regeneration

noun

A helpful or good effect

Usage examples:

[ c ] it was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most americans.…

noun

A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.

Usage examples:

Big christmas bonuses

noun

An extra amount of money given to someone as a reward for work or as encouragement

Usage examples:

The salary was $40,000, plus a bonus., after the heart transplant, every day is a bonus for me.

noun

An amount of money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for working well

Usage examples:

A bonus of €1000/£500, etc. she received a bonus of $15,065, equal to 40% of her salary., earn/get/…

noun

A sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.

Usage examples:

There was an increased bounty on his head

proper noun

A ship of the british navy on which in 1789 part of the crew, led by fletcher christian, mutinied against their commander, william bligh, and set him adrift in an open boat with eighteen crewmen.

noun

A sum of money paid as a reward

Usage examples:

City officials offered a bounty for his capture., [ c ] i was amazed by the bounty of our garden.

noun

A tapering orange-coloured root eaten as a vegetable.

Usage examples:

Roast lamb with peas and carrots

noun

A long, pointed, orange root, eaten as vegetable, either raw or cooked

Usage examples:

If they finished the construction ahead of schedule, they were offered the carrot of a bonus.

noun

A long pointed orange root eaten as a vegetable

noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

Usage examples:

Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

noun

The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

Usage examples:

He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

noun

In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

Usage examples:

From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

verb

Make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.

Usage examples:

The town was decorated with christmas lights

verb

To add something to an object or place, esp. to make it more attractive

Usage examples:

They decorated the table with flowers and candles., all four firefighters were decorated for bravery.

verb

To add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive

Usage examples:

Decorate something with something they decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers.

noun

The process or art of decorating something.

Usage examples:

The lavish decoration of cloth with gilt

noun

Something added to an object or place to make it look more attractive; the act of doing this

Usage examples:

[ c ] the molding has a floral decoration carved into it., [ u ] some women wear barrettes as decor…

noun

The activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to do this

Usage examples:

Cake decoration he's good at cake decoration., christmas/party/table/cake decorations

noun

A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.

Usage examples:

Wedding gifts

verb

Give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest.

Usage examples:

The company gifted 2,999 shares to a charity

noun

Gamete intrafallopian transfer, a technique for assisting conception by introducing mixed ova and sperm into a fallopian tube.

Usage examples:

The first successful pregnancy conceived through gift occurred in 1984

noun

A tip given to a waiter, taxi driver, etc.

Usage examples:

However, a special gratuity paid to a driver, for example at christmas, may not be taxable.

noun

An amount of money given as a reward for a service; tip

noun

An amount of money given by a customer to someone who has provided a service, especially in a hotel or restaurant

Usage examples:

Many customers leave a gratuity even if the service has been bad., the bill came to $200 plus a 15%…

noun

High respect; great esteem.

Usage examples:

His portrait hangs in the place of honour

verb

Regard with great respect.

Usage examples:

They honoured their parents in all they did

verb

To do what you promised or agreed to do

Usage examples:

Honour an agreement/contract/deal all existing contracts will be honoured., honour a commitment/ple…

noun

A thing that persuades or leads someone to do something.

Usage examples:

Companies were prepared to build only in return for massive inducements

noun

An act or a thing that is intended to make something happen or to persuade someone to do something

Usage examples:

Inducement (for sb) to do sth they offered him a large pay increase as an inducement for him to sta…

noun

An act or thing that is intended to persuade someone or something

Usage examples:

Financial/cash inducements, those tenants are not going to swap lifetime security for shorter-term …

verb

Give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.

Usage examples:

The traveller paid a guide to show him across

noun

The money paid to someone for regular work.

Usage examples:

An entitlement to sickness pay

verb

Seal (the deck or seams of a wooden ship) with pitch or tar to prevent leakage.

Usage examples:

An open groove between the planks had to be payed by running in hot pitch from a special ladle

noun

The action or process of paying someone or something or of being paid.

Usage examples:

Ask for a discount for payment by cash

noun

An amount of money paid, or the act of paying

Usage examples:

[ c ] when is the first payment due?, [ u ] usually we ask for payment when the order is placed.

noun

An amount of money that has been paid or is expected to be paid

Usage examples:

For the fiscal year ended february 28 2010, payments from class a shares amounted to $1,470., mortg…

preposition

With the addition of.

Usage examples:

Two plus four is six

adjective

(after a number or amount) at least.

Usage examples:

Companies put losses at $500,000 plus

noun

A mathematical operation of addition.

Usage examples:

Be sure to wait until the cursor changes into a plus (+) before releasing the mouse button.

noun

An amount to be paid for a contract of insurance.

Usage examples:

Correctly computed, the income of a wage earner entitled to a pension consists of his wages plus th…

noun

An amount of money paid at regular times to insure (= protect against risk) your health or life, or your home or possessions

Usage examples:

That could mean higher medicare premiums for retirees., you get a lipstick as a premium with the pu…

noun

An amount of money that is more than usual

Usage examples:

We're willing to pay a premium for the best location., attract/command a premium bmw, mercedes, vol…

adjective

In a particular place.

Usage examples:

A doctor must be present at the ringside

noun

The period of time now occurring.

Usage examples:

They are happy and at peace, refusing to think beyond the present

verb

Give or award formally or ceremonially.

Usage examples:

The duke presented certificates to the men

noun

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

Usage examples:

Land could be sold for a high price

verb

Decide the amount required as payment for (something offered for sale).

Usage examples:

The watches are priced at £55

noun

The amount of money for which something is sold or offered for sale

Usage examples:

High/low prices, the price of gas went up five cents a gallon., the car is priced at $24,000.

noun

A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement.

Usage examples:

Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art

adjective

Having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition.

Usage examples:

A prize bull

verb

Value extremely highly.

Usage examples:

The berries were prized for their healing properties

noun

A financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.

Usage examples:

Record pre-tax profits

verb

Obtain a financial advantage or benefit.

Usage examples:

The only people to profit from the episode were the lawyers

noun

Money that a business earns above what it costs to produce and sell goods and services

Usage examples:

[ u ] any profit made on the sale is taxable., [ c ] a lot of businesses are reaping huge profits.,…

noun

A small pouch of leather or plastic used for carrying money, typically by a woman.

Usage examples:

She had enough in her purse for bus fare

verb

(with reference to the lips) pucker or contract, typically to express disapproval or irritation.

Usage examples:

Marianne took a glance at her reflection and pursed her lips disgustedly

noun

A bag, often with a handle or a strap going over the shoulder, used esp. by women for carrying money, keys, and small personal items such as makeup; a pocketbook

Usage examples:

Yesterday’s race had a purse worth over $100,000., she pursed her lips and said nothing.

verb

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Usage examples:

I recognized her when her wig fell off

verb

To know someone or something because you have seen or experienced that person or thing before

Usage examples:

I recognized my old high school teacher from the photograph., doctors are trained to recognize the …

verb

To know what something is because you have seen it before, or because you have heard or read about it

Usage examples:

Managers failed to recognize the symptoms as quickly as they should., more and more people are begi…

verb

Make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate.

Usage examples:

Offenders should recompense their victims

noun

Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made.

Usage examples:

Adequate recompense for workers who lose their jobs

noun

Payment given to someone for an injury suffered, or for the loss of or damage to property

Usage examples:

The government seized the land without recompense to the owners.

verb

Pay (someone) for services rendered or work done.

Usage examples:

They should be remunerated fairly for their work

verb

To pay someone for work that they have done or services that they have provided

Usage examples:

Be remunerated for sth we have had a lot of input into the project and we expect to be remunerated …

verb

Make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing).

Usage examples:

They are quick to requite a kindness

verb

To give or do something in return for something given to you or done for you

Usage examples:

Requited love is not enough to sustain a long-term relationship.

noun

The pointed or rounded end or extremity of something slender or tapering.

Usage examples:

George pressed the tips of his fingers together

verb

Attach to or cover the end or extremity of.

Usage examples:

The peaks of the mountains were tipped with snow

noun

A place where rubbish is left.

Usage examples:

A rubbish tip

noun

Money won, especially by gambling.

Usage examples:

He went to collect his winnings

adjective

Gaining, resulting in, or relating to victory in a contest or competition.

Usage examples:

A winning streak

adjective

Attractive; endearing.

Usage examples:

A winning smile