Reward (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rewarded; p. pr. & vb. n. Rewarding.] [OF. rewarder, another form of regarder, of German origin. The original sense is, to look at, regard, hence, to regard as worthy, give a reward to. See Ward, Regard.] To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.
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After the deed that is done, one doom shall reward,
Mercy or no mercy as truth will accord. Piers Plowman.
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Thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil. 1 Sam. xxiv. 17.
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I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. Deut. xxxii. 41.
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God rewards those that have made use of the single talent. Hammond.
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