The difference between Reinforce and Reward
When used as verbs, reinforce means to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation, whereas reward means to give a reward to or for.
Reward is also noun with the meaning: something of value given in return for an act.
check bellow for the other definitions of Reinforce and Reward
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Reinforce as a verb (transitive):
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
Examples:
"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."
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Reinforce as a verb (transitive):
To emphasize or review.
Examples:
"The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"
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Reinforce as a verb (transitive):
To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
Examples:
"Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."
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Reward as a noun:
Something of value given in return for an act.
Examples:
"For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward."
"synonyms: payment recompense tithing meed"
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Reward as a noun:
A prize promised for a certain deed or catch
Examples:
"The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters"
"synonyms: bounty"
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Reward as a noun:
The result of an action, whether good or bad.
Examples:
"Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail?"
"synonyms: consequence"
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Reward as a verb (transitive):
To give a reward to or for.
Examples:
"Why are you rewarding the child for misbehaving?"
"Why are you rewarding that bad behaviour?"
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Reward as a verb (transitive):
To recompense.
Examples:
"Decorations are meant to reward the most meritous acts and services."
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Reward as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To give (something) as a reward.