GUERDON Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word guerdon. (close relations)
Definition of GUERDON
Best Alternative Words for GUERDON
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accolade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction | ||||||||
award | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a grant made by a law court • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery verb • give, especially as an honor or reward • give as judged due or on the basis of merit | ||||||||
bonus | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything that tends to arouse • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||||
bounty | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat • payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military • the property of copious abundance • (literary) generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely | ||||||||
commendation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||||||||
compensation | nounn | |||||||
noun • something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) • (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors • the act of compensating for service or loss or injury | ||||||||
gift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something acquired without compensation • natural abilities or qualities • the act of giving verb • give qualities or abilities to • give as a present; make a gift of | ||||||||
gratuity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) • an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation | ||||||||
honor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||||
payment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sum of money paid or a claim discharged • the act of paying money • an act of requiting; returning in kind | ||||||||
premium | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • payment for insurance • the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value • a fee charged for exchanging currencies • a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc. • payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military adjective satellite • having or reflecting superior quality or value; having a higher price or cost | ||||||||
prize | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery • goods or money obtained illegally • something given as a token of victory adjective satellite • of superior grade verb • hold dear • to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open • regard highly; think much of | ||||||||
recompense | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • payment or reward (as for service rendered) • the act of compensating for service or loss or injury verb • make amends for; pay compensation for • make payment to; compensate | ||||||||
reward | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||||||||
trophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an award for success in war or hunting • something given as a token of victory |