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Definition of: recompense
(rek′əm·pens) v.t. ·pensed, ·pens·ing
1. To give compensation to; pay or repay; reward; requite.
2. To give compensation for; make up for, as a loss. See synonyms under PAY1, REQUITE.
—noun An equivalent for anything given, done, or suffered; payment or repayment; compensation; reward. [<OF recompenser <LL recompensare <L re- again + compensare. See COMPENSATE.] Synonyms (noun): amends, compensation, indemnification, indemnity, remuneration, repayment, requital, retribution, reward, satisfaction. See RESTITUTION, SALARY.
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