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reward

1. re.ward \ri-'wo.(*)rd\ \-'wo.rd-*-b*l\ vt [ME rewarden, fr. ONF rewarder 
   to regard, reward, fr. re- + (Xwarder to watch, guard, of Gmc origin; akin 
   to OHG warte-n to watch - more at WARD 1: to give a reward to or for  2: 
   RECOMPENSE  - re.ward.able aj
2. reward n : something that is given in return for good or evil done or 
   received and  esp. that is offered or given for some service or attainment