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reward

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/rɪˈwɔːrd/ · re-ward

A thing given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement.

Meanings

nounformal

A thing given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement.

ایک چیز جو کسی کی خدمت، کوشش، یا کامیابی کے اعتراف کے طور پر دی جاتی ہے۔

انعام

inaam

Synonyms

prizeawardcompensationانعامجائزہبدلہ

Antonyms

penaltypunishmentforfeitureسزاعذابکمی

Common Collocations

  • financial reward
  • reward system
  • reward of success

Example Sentences

She received a reward for her outstanding performance.

اس نے اپنی شاندار کارکردگی کے لیے انعام حاصل کیا۔

Us ne apni shandar karkardagi ke liye inaam hasil kiya.

The company has a reward program for its employees.

کمپنی کے پاس اپنے ملازمین کے لیے انعامی پروگرام ہے۔

Company ke paas apne mulazmeen ke liye inaami program hai.

He was rewarded for his bravery in saving the child.

اس نے بچے کی جان بچانے میں بہادری کے لیے انعام حاصل کیا۔

Us ne bachay ki jaan bachanay mein bahaduri ke liye inaam hasil kiya.

Easily Confused With

rewarding:While 'reward' refers to the prize itself, 'rewarding' describes something that provides satisfaction or a meaningful return.
verbformal

To give a reward to someone for their efforts or achievements.

کسی کی کوششوں یا کامیابیوں کے لیے انعام دینا۔

انعام دینا

inaam dena

Synonyms

compensaterewardrecognizeانعام دینابدلہ دیناسراہنا

Antonyms

penalizepunishreprimandسزا دیناعذاب دیناتنبیہ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • reward someone
  • reward excellence
  • reward hard work

Example Sentences

The school rewards students for their academic achievements.

اسکول طلباء کو ان کی علمی کامیابیوں کے لیے انعام دیتا ہے۔

School talaba ko un ki ilmi kamiyabiyon ke liye inaam deta hai.

The organization rewards employees for their creativity.

تنظیم ملازمین کو ان کی تخلیقی صلاحیتوں کے لیے انعام دیتی ہے۔

Tanzim mulazmeen ko un ki takhleqi salahiyon ke liye inaam deti hai.

He rewarded the team for their dedication and hard work.

اس نے ٹیم کو ان کی لگن اور محنت کے لیے انعام دیا۔

Us ne team ko un ki lagan aur mehnat ke liye inaam diya.

Easily Confused With

rewards:The plural 'rewards' refers to multiple instances of recognition or prizes, while 'reward' is singular.

Word Family

rewarding
adjectiveفائدہ مند
rewards
nounانعامات

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a trophy or medal as a reward for achievement.

Imagine a person receiving a medal on a podium after winning a race.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محنت کی انعام ہے خوش نصیبی کا سفر،| جو ملے وہی سچ ہے ہر ایک رہ کا اثر۔

Mehnat ki inaam hai khush naseebi ka safar, | Jo mile wahi sach hai har aik rah ka asar.

The reward of hard work is the journey of good fortune, | What is attained is the truth of every path's impact.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔

Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai.

The fruit of hard work is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "recompense" — to give back or recompense

First known use: 14th century

The word 'reward' comes from the Old French 'recompense', which means to give back. It has evolved to signify something given in recognition of achievement or service.