Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - reward

~1 n 1 something that you receive because you have done something good or helpful + for  (She received a crystal decanter as a reward for her services. | $100 was a poor reward for all my work!) 2 an amount of money that is offered to someone who finds something that was lost or gives the police information  (A reward was offered for the return of the jewels.) 3 be its own reward if something that you do is its own reward, it makes you feel happy and satisfied  (Working for a good cause can be its own reward.) ~2 v to give something to someone because they have done something good or helpful  (How can I reward your kindness? | reward sb with sth)  (Larry complimented her and was rewarded with a smile. | reward sb for sth)  (She was generously rewarded for her work.)