recompense

¹rec·om·pense

verb \ˈre-kəm-ˌpen(t)s\

rec·om·pensedrec·om·pens·ing

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

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

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