reward

noun

A consequence that happens to someone as a result of worthy or unworthy behavior.

noun

Money offered or given for some special service, such as the return of a lost article or the capture of a criminal.

noun

A satisfying return on investment; a profit.

noun

The return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.

transitive verb

To give a reward to or for.

To mark; regard; observe; notice carefully.

To look after; watch over; have regard or consideration for.

To recompense; requite; repay, as for good or evil conduct (commonly in a good sense); remunerate, as for usefulness or merit; compensate.

To make return for; give a recompense for.

To give in recompense or return, as for either good or evil.