ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ ədˈvæn.(t)ɪdʒ ˈɑn.ɚ ˈɒn.ə ˈɒnə(ɹ) peɪ bæk ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)s ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt ɹiˈpeɪ

ˈweɪd͡ʒɪz strengthen and support with rewards Let's reinforce good behavior an act performed to strengthen approved behavior act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions bestow honor or rewards upon Today we honor our soldiers The scout was rewarded for courageous action benefit resulting from some event or action it turned out to my advantage reaping the rewards of generosity the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing the wages of sin is death virtue is its own reward payment made in return for a service rendered