a good deed is its own reward
One should not expect a reward for good deeds, but should perform them merely for the satisfaction of doing so.
reward
UK /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ US /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/
noun 3verb 3
Collocations
30(noun.) for effort, etc.
ADJ
considerable, great, high, huge, rich
She worked hard for years and finally received a considerable reward for her efforts.
fitting, just, suitable, well-deserved
poor, scant
After months of hard work, the team felt the bonus was scant reward for their efforts.
tangible
She received a tangible reward of $500 for finding the lost dog.
economic, financial, material, monetary
VERB + REWARD
earn, enjoy, gain, get, obtain, reap, receive
After months of hard work, she finally earned the reward of seeing her business succeed.
bring, have, provide
Learning a new language provides great rewards when you finally understand a conversation.
deserve
After finishing her homework every night this week, Maria deserved a reward.
PREP
as a ~
She treated herself to a new book as a reward for finishing her exams.
~ for
She received a bonus as a reward for her excellent performance this year.
PHRASES
reward enough
Seeing my child graduate from university was reward enough for all those years of hard work.
(noun.) for helping the police
ADJ
big, huge, large, substantial | $20, 000 | 10, 000, etc. | cash
VERB + REWARD
offer, put up | give sb, pay sb | claim | get, receive
REWARD + NOUN
money
PREP
~ for
The company offered a generous reward for anyone who could find the missing documents.
(verb.)
ADV
amply, generously, handsomely, highly, well
Teachers who work hard in difficult schools are often generously rewarded with student success.
poorly
adequately, duly, properly, suitably
Her years of dedication to the charity were finally duly rewarded with a prestigious national award.
justly | further | immediately, promptly, quickly | eventually, finally
PREP
for
The company rewarded her for working hard and helping the team succeed.
with
The team was rewarded with a bonus after winning the championship.
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