1. Providing personal satisfaction
   "a rewarding career as a paramedic"

1. Give something in return for (actions or behaviour)
   "The company rewarded its top performers with bonuses";
   - repay, pay back, requite
    
2. Bestow honour or rewards upon
   "The scout was rewarded for courageous action";
   - honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], fete, fête
    
3. Strengthen and support with rewards
   "Let's reward good behaviour";
   - reinforce

See also: bountied, pleasing, profitable, rewardful

Type of: act, instruct, learn [archaic], move, recognise [Brit], recognize, teach

Antonym: unrewarding

Encyclopedia: Rewarding