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recompense Definition

rec·om·pense (rek′əm pens′)

transitive verb -·pensed′, -·pens′·ing

  1. to repay (a person, etc.); reward; compensate
  2. to make repayment or requital for; compensate (a loss, injury, etc.)

Etymology: ME recompensen < MFr recompenser < LL recompensare: see re- & compensate

noun

  1. something given or done in return for something else; repayment, remuneration, requital, or reward
  2. something given or done to make up for a loss, injury, etc.; compensation

recompense Synonyms

recompense

n.

return, repayment, reward; see payment 1.

recompense Synonyms

recompense

v.

compensate, remunerate, repay; see pay 1, repay 1. See syn. study at pay.

recompense Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • seek: Where such mistakes are in your favor, we do not seek any recompense.
  • receive: And you have hurt others - should they receive full recompense from you?
  • demand: Authors and performers will demand fair recompense for creating intellectual property which is distributed via electronic networks.
  • claim: Sir Robert returned to Brampton Bryan and was able to claim recompense for damage done to the castle.
  • get: So finally I get some recompense - shares in the new plc.
  • offer: Likewise if there's a defect with the print we offer recompense.

Preposition: at

  • resurrection: For thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

Adjective modifier

  • ample: The walk through Parson's Bridge and views from the cairn itself provide ample recompense for the exertions!
  • monetary: He should look upon his accomplished tasks as of inherent dignity independent of the monetary recompense to be received.
  • adequate: The retention of a book ( even a costly book ) is hardly adequate recompense for the time spent on composing a proper review.
  • financial: The only way of making complaints hurt companies is to insist on financial recompense.
  • fair: Compensation is paid to provide fair recompense to farmers who have animals slaughtered at our behest.
  • full: And you have hurt others - should they receive full recompense from you?

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: The lord preserves the faithful and fully recompenses the proud doer.
  • abundantly: Life will immediately begin to be sweeter and what you lose on this side will be abundantly recompensed on the other.

Preposition: of

  • reward: Take Christ for your example, and live, having " respect unto the recompense of the reward " [ Heb.

Preposition: for

  • loss: This, of course, is not an acceptable recompense for the loss of a section of a right of way.
  • service: The competitors should offer treats of beer at first, and then curry, in recompense for major services provided.
  • damage: Sir Robert returned to Brampton Bryan and was able to claim recompense for damage done to the castle.
  • time: I would be happy to provide some payment to a dog charity in recompense for any time given to the project.
recompense Quotes

There are minds so impatient of inferiority, that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

—Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson