reward

n. 1 a return or recompense for service or merit. B requital for good or evil. 2 sum offered for the detection of a criminal, restoration of lost property, etc. v. Give a reward to (a person) or for (a service etc.). [anglo-french reward(er) *regard]

v. t. To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.