REWARD
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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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Re*ward" (?), n. [See Reward, v., and cf. Regard, n.] 1. Regard; respect; consideration. [Obs.]
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Take reward of thine own value.
Chaucer.
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2. That which is given in return for good or evil done or received; esp., that which is offered or given in return for some service or attainment, as for excellence in studies, for the return of something lost, etc.; recompense; requital.
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Thou returnest
From flight, seditious angel, to receive
Thy merited reward.
Milton.
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Rewards and punishments do always presuppose something willingly done well or ill.
Hooker.
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3. Hence, the fruit of one's labor or works.
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The dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward.
Eccl. ix. 5.
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4. (Law) Compensation or remuneration for services; a sum of money paid or taken for doing, or forbearing to do, some act. Burrill.
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Syn. -- Recompense; compensation; remuneration; pay; requital; retribution; punishment.
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