rewarding
/rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/ · re·ward·ing
verb
- To give a reward to someone or for something. The committee is rewarding volunteers with certificates for their dedication.
- To recompense; to grant something as a return for merit or service. The city rewarded the firefighters with a day of paid leave.
- To give (something) as a reward. She rewarded her cat with a treat after it caught a mouse.
adjective
- Giving or resulting in reward or satisfaction; gratifying. Teaching can be a rewarding career for those who love to inspire.
noun
- The act of rewarding; something that provides reward or satisfaction. The rewarding of the athletes was the highlight of the ceremony.
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Did you know? The adjective “rewarding” entered popular usage in the early 19th century, but the gerund sense as a noun didn’t become common until the mid‑20th century, reflecting the rise of self‑help literature.