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1recompense

verb rec·om·pense \ˈre-kəm-ˌpen(t)s\

: to give something (such as money) to (someone) as a reward or as a payment for loss or suffering

rec·om·pensedrec·om·pens·ing

Full Definition of RECOMPENSE

transitive verb
1
a :  to give something to by way of compensation (as for a service rendered or damage incurred)
b :  to pay for
2
:  to return in kind :  requite
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Origin of RECOMPENSE

Middle English, from Anglo-French recompenser, from Late Latin recompensare, from Latin re- + compensare to compensate
First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonym Discussion of RECOMPENSE

pay, compensate, remunerate, satisfy, reimburse, indemnify, repay, recompense mean to give money or its equivalent in return for something. pay implies the discharge of an obligation incurred <paid their bills>. compensate implies a making up for services rendered <an attorney well compensated for her services>. remunerate clearly suggests paying for services rendered and may extend to payment that is generous or not contracted for <promised to remunerate the searchers handsomely>. satisfy implies paying a person what is required by law <all creditors will be satisfied in full>. reimburse implies a return of money that has been spent for another's benefit <reimbursed employees for expenses>. indemnify implies making good a loss suffered through accident, disaster, or warfare <indemnified the families of the dead miners>. repay stresses paying back an equivalent in kind or amount <repay a favor with a favor>. recompense suggests due return in amends, friendly repayment, or reward <passengers were recompensed for the delay>.

2recompense

noun

: something that is given to or done to thank or reward someone or to pay someone for loss or suffering

Full Definition of RECOMPENSE

:  an equivalent or a return for something done, suffered, or given :  compensation <offered in recompense for injuries>

First Known Use of RECOMPENSE

15th century
RECOMPENSE Defined for Kids

1recompense

verb rec·om·pense \ˈre-kəm-ˌpens\
rec·om·pensedrec·om·pens·ing

Definition of RECOMPENSE for Kids

:  to pay for or pay back <He was recompensed for his loss.>

2recompense

noun

Definition of RECOMPENSE for Kids

:  something given in return for damage or suffering

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