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Re·ward v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rewarded; p. pr. & vb. n. Rewarding.] 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.
rewarding
adj : providing personal satisfaction; "a rewarding career as a
paramedic" [ant: unrewarding]