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Common collocations with reward in American Collocation

reward noun

US /rɪˈwɔrd/

large/small

ample
great
immense
rich
scant
substantial

A one-goal lead at the break was scant reward for a dominant home display.

in heaven

eternal
heavenly

Your eternal reward will directly reflect your suffering.

suitable

fair
fitting
just

It was a fitting reward for many hours of hard work by our students.

now or later

immediate
instant
ultimate

For many students, instant rewards for speaking English are much more motivating.

clear

obvious
tangible

Many donors seek the tangible rewards and impact of giving locally.

get a reward

enjoy
gain
get
obtain
reap
receive

Meanwhile, a targeted approach to improving behaviour is already reaping rewards.

deserve a reward

deserve
earn
merit

We both vowed that night that such tenacity and determination deserved its rewards.

offer or give a reward

bring
offer
promise
yield

External motivation can be affected by offering appropriate rewards for success in language learning.

expect a reward

expect

Albania certainly expects substantial rewards for having proven itself as a loyal and stable ally.

for effort

effort
endeavour
labour

Relegation to the Third Division was the only reward for their endeavours.

for success

achievement
excellence
success

This is a reward for significant school achievements in the previous year.

for loyalty

loyalty

The Order of the Garter is an honour presented by the British monarch as a reward for loyalty and for military merit.