recompense

¹rec·om·pense

transitive verb \ˈre-kəm-ˌpen(t)s\

rec·om·pensedrec·om·pens·ing

Definition of RECOMPENSE

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

Examples of RECOMPENSE

1. <the cash-strapped museum can recompense lecturers with only token honorariums>
2. <that company still needs to recompense the work that the contractor finished last month>

Origin of RECOMPENSE

Middle English, from Anglo-French recompenser, from Late Latin recompensare, from Latin re- + compensare to compensate

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to RECOMPENSE

Synonyms

compensate, pay, remunerate

Antonyms

repudiate

Related Words

refund, reimburse, repay, requite; remit; pay off, pay up, prepay

Near Antonyms

stiff

See Synonym Discussion at pay

²recompense

noun

Definition of RECOMPENSE

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

Examples of RECOMPENSE

1. He is asking for a just recompense for the work he's done.
2. He received $10,000 in recompense for his injuries.

First Known Use of RECOMPENSE

15th century

Related to RECOMPENSE

Synonyms

damages, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, compensation, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, restitution, satisfaction

Related Words

punitive damage, solatium; amends, atonement, expiation; refund, reimbursement, repayment; adjustment, settlement; punishment, retaliation

Rhymes with RECOMPENSE

common sense, confidence, evidence, no-nonsense, present tense, zone defense