reward

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meaning in plain English

Something good you get for doing something helpful or right.

Imagine finishing chores and getting a tasty cookie—that sweet treat is your reward.

for example

If you find the lost wallet, the owner will give you a reward to thank you.

A reward is why you might work hard or help someone—because you expect something nice in return. Imagine you clean your room without being asked; your mom gives you a cookie as a reward. That cookie is the reason you did the work in the first place.