reward

ricompensa, premio

Qualcosa di positivo dato a qualcuno per aver aiutato o lavorato con impegno.

In inglese semplice: Something good given to someone because they did something helpful or worked hard.

• You deserve a reward for your hard work.
• The dog received a treat as a reward.
• What rewards do the students get?

Come si usa: a reward for something (This book is a reward for your effort.)

Sinonimi: prize

Contrari: punishment

Espressioni comuni: reward for something, as a reward, earn a reward

ricompensa, taglia

Denaro o premio promesso a chi trova qualcosa, cattura qualcuno o dà informazioni utili.

In inglese semplice: Money or a prize promised to whoever finds something, catches someone, or provides useful information.

• They offered a reward for the lost dog.
• Police announced a reward for information about the robbery.
• Did anyone claim the reward?

Come si usa: a reward for something (There is a reward for the return of the painting.)

Sinonimi: bounty

Espressioni comuni: offer a reward, cash reward, reward for information

ricompensa, risultato

Ciò che si ottiene dalle proprie azioni, solitamente positivo, ma a volte negativo o deludente.

In inglese semplice: A result of what someone does, usually good but sometimes bad or disappointing.

• Friendship was the reward for his kindness.
• Was rejection her only reward for years of loyalty?
• Helping others can be its own reward.

Come si usa: a reward for something (A peaceful garden was our reward for months of work.)

Sinonimi: return, consequence

Espressioni comuni: reward for something, bitter reward, own reward

ricompensare, premiare

Dare qualcosa di gradito a qualcuno per ciò che ha fatto.

In inglese semplice: To give someone something good because of what they have done.

• We reward good work.
• She rewarded the dog with a treat.
• How do you reward your staff?

Come si usa: reward someone for something (They rewarded him for his honesty.); reward someone with something (She rewarded the children with extra playtime.)

Sinonimi: recompense

Contrari: punish

Espressioni comuni: reward someone, reward good behavior, reward someone for, reward effort

ricompensare, ripagare

Offrire qualcosa di positivo in cambio di lavoro, impegno o servizi.

In inglese semplice: To provide something good in return for work, effort, or service.

• Success rewarded their patience.
• The medal rewards years of dedicated service.
• Their hard work was rewarded by an excellent harvest.

Sinonimi: recompense, repay

Espressioni comuni: reward effort, reward patience, reward someone’s work