recompense

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌrɛkəmˈpɛns/

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Noun

Singular recompense

Plural recompenses

1. A recompense is something that is given to compensate for anything given, done, or suffered.
   • Synonyms: compensation and reward

Verb

Plain form recompense

Third-person singular recompenses

Past tense recompensed

Past participle recompensed

Present participle recompensing

1. If you recompense a person, you reward or repay them for something they have done.