Real Dictionary

bribe
countable noun: A bribe is a sum of money or something valuable that one person offers or gives to another in order to persuade him or her to do something.
verb: If one person bribes another, they give them a bribe.

bribe in American English
anything, esp. money, given or promised to induce a person to do something illegal or wrong
to give a bribe or bribes
to offer or give a bribe to
intransitive verb: to give a bribe; practice bribery
noun: money or any other valuable consideration given or promised with a view to corrupting the behavior of a person, esp. in that person's performance as an athlete, public official, etc
transitive verb: to give or promise a bribe to

bribe in British English
noun: a reward, such as money or favour, given or offered for this purpose
verb: to promise, offer, or give something, usually money, to (a person) to procure services or gain influence, esp illegally