Re‐ward″ (?), 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.
After the deed that is done, one doom shall reward,
Mercy or no mercy as truth will accord. Piers Plowman.
Thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil. 1 Sam. xxiv. 17.
I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. Deut. xxxii. 41.
God rewards those that have made use of the single talent. Hammond.