to reward
verb/ʁɨkõpẽˈsar/medium
re·com·pen·sar
Definition
To give something to someone in return for a service, merit, or positive behaviour.
The company will reward employees who exceed their targets.
His kindness was rewarded with their sincere friendship.
Common collocations
to reward effortto reward loyaltyto reward with a prize
Etymology
Do latim 'recompensare', de 're-' (de novo) + 'compensare' (compensar).