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| rec·om·pense [ rékəm pènss ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle rec·om·pensed, present participle rec·om·pens·ing, 3rd person present singular rec·om·pens·es) |
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1. give compensation: to give compensation to somebody for an injury or loss
  The state will recompense you for the accidental destruction of your property.
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2. pay or reward somebody: to pay somebody for doing work or for performing a service
was recompensed for her heroism
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noun |
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1. compensation: compensation for a loss or injury
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2. remuneration: payment for services or work performed
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< late Latin recompensare "balance out again" < Latin compensare "balance out"] |
