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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Reward \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.
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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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