recompensed; recompensing
Definition of recompense
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
recompense
nounDefinition of recompense (Entry 2 of 2)
: an equivalent or a return for something done, suffered, or given : compensation offered in recompense for injuries
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The first known use of recompense was in the 15th century
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