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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old North French |
| Origin: | rewarder 'to regard, reward', from warder 'to watch, guard' |
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reward2 [transitive]
1 to give something to someone because they have done something good or helpful or have worked for it [↪ award]
reward somebody for (doing) something 
She wanted to reward the cleaners for their efforts.He gave the children some chocolate to reward them for behaving well.
She wanted to reward the cleaners for their efforts.He gave the children some chocolate to reward them for behaving well.2 to achieve something through hard work and effort : Finally, Molly's patience was rewarded.
be rewarded (with something)
Finally, Molly's patience was rewarded.
