From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Reward \Re*ward"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Rewarded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rewarding}.] [OF. rewarder, another form of regarder, of German origin. The original sense is, to look at, regard, hence, to regard as worthy, give a reward to. See {Ward}, {Regard}.] To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.
After the deed that is done, one doom shall reward, Mercy or no mercy as truth will accord. --Piers Plowman.
Thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil. --1 Sam. xxiv. 17.
I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. --Deut. xxxii. 41.
God rewards those that have made use of the single talent. --Hammond.
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