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recompense
/ˈɹɛkəmˌpɛns/
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What does recompense mean?
noun
- An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.
- That which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
verb
- To reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.
More meanings (2)
verb
- To give compensation for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
- To give (something) in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɹɛkəmˌpɛns/
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When we for recompense have praised the vile, It stains the glory in that happy verse Which aptly sings the good.
Labourers for the public good especially, have to work long and patiently, often uncheered by the prospect of immediate recompense or result.
More book examples (3)
“I cannot give this back to you,” she said, “and you will have to ask for a favor that will recompense you.”
And the house of the Phytalidae had the overseeing of these sacrifices, Theseus doing them that honor in recompense of their former hospitality.
Now I am clearly of opinion that a man should live by right and by authority, and not either by recompense or favour.