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NAmE//rɪˈwɔrd//
[often passive]Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they reward he / she / it rewards
past simple rewarded
-ing form rewarding
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Definition of reward verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
to give something to someone because they have done something good, worked hard, etc. reward somebody for something She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. reward somebody for doing something He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. reward somebody with something She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. reward somebody/something Our patience was finally rewarded. After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit.