The reward
Example: The reward motivates continued effort and improvement
Definition
"The reward" refers to something given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement, often serving as an incentive or motivation to encourage continued effort and improvement.
Etymology
The phrase "the reward" originates from the Old French word 'reguard' meaning 'regard' or 'consideration,' which evolved into the Middle English 'reward.' It initially referred to payment or compensation for services rendered, highlighting the concept of receiving something in return for effort.
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"The reward" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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