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noun

Recompense n. An equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return. "To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense." "And every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward."

Synonyms: Repayment; compensation; remuneration; amends; satisfaction; reward; requital.

verb

Recompense v. t. (past & past part. recompensed; pres. part. recompensing)

To render an equivalent to, for service, loss, etc.; to requite; to remunerate; to compensate. "He can not recompense me better."

To return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for. "God recompenseth the gift." "To recompense My rash, but more unfortunate, misdeed."

To give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved. (R.) "Recompense to no man evil for evil."

Synonyms: To repay; requite; compensate; reward; remunerate.

Recompense v. i. To give recompense; to make amends or requital. (Obs.)

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Etymology of 'Recompense'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— Spontaneous Activity in Education • Maria Montessori

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— The Garies and Their Friends • Frank J. Webb

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— The Conquest of Fear • Basil King

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