I. ri-ˈwȯrd 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 -ˈwȯr-də-bəl adjective
• re·ward·er noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. : something that is given in return for good or evil done or received or that is offered or given for some service or attainment
the police offered a reward for his capture
2. : a stimulus administered to an organism following a correct or desired response that increases the probability of occurrence of the response