Gained stature in being rewarded (4)
I believe the answer is:
paid
This might be a double definition.
'gained stature' is the first definition.
'paid' can be an answer for 'gained' (paying is a kind of gaining). I am unsure of the 'stature' bit.
'being rewarded' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'in' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for paid that I've seen before include "Compensated" , "Handed over money" , "Given money (for work)" , "Aggressive, rowdy" , "Settled debt" .)