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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
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.
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