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rewarded |
1 definition found 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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