consolation prize vs reward

consolation prize

noun
  • An award or small item given to persons or groups of people who do not win an event but are worthy of recognition, especially in a game show. 

reward

noun
  • A prize promised for a certain deed or catch 

  • Something of value given in return for an act. 

  • The result of an action, whether good or bad. 

verb
  • To give a reward to or for. 

  • To recompense. 

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