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Synonyms
re·ward (rĭ-wôrd́)

[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from rewarder, to take notice of, re-, intensive pref. (from Latin; see re–) (warder, to guard, watch over) (of Germanic origin; see wer-3).]

noun 

  1. Something given or received in recompense for worthy behavior or in retribution for evil acts.
  2. Money offered or given for some special service, such as the return of a lost article or the capture of a criminal.
  3. A satisfying return or result; profit.
  4. Psychology The return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.

transitive verb: -ward·ed, -ward·ing, -wards. 

  1. To give a reward to or for.
  2. To satisfy or gratify; recompense.

derivatives

re·ward́a·ble
adjective
re·ward́er
noun