n.
Pronunciation: ri- ' wo ̇ rd
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French regarder, rewarder to look back at, regard, care for, recompense ― more at REGARD
Date: 14th century
1 : to give a reward to or for
2 : RECOMPENSE
– re · ward · able \ - ' wo ̇ r-d ə -b ə l \ adjective
– re · ward · er noun