recompense

6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for recompense, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Payment or reward given in return for something done, lost, or suffered.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

compensation repair

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

compensate

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

recompensate remunerate indemnify

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

Payment or reward given in return for something done, lost, or suffered.

“He received a small recompense for the damage to his car.”

compensation recompensate

Opposites

punishment

2. verb

To pay or reward someone for something done, lost, or suffered.

“The company recompensed the victims of the factory accident.”

compensate remunerate indemnify repair

Opposites

punish

How to use recompense

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

fair recompense recompense for damages seek recompense

Fairly formal; everyday speech more often uses "compensation" or "make up for."

Etymology

From Old French recompense, from Medieval Latin recompensa — built from re- and compensare, "to weigh against, make up for," the same root as "compensate."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “recompense” mean?

The word “recompense” means payment or reward given in return for something done, lost, or suffered. In plain terms, compensation or repayment for a loss, injury, or effort.

How do you pronounce “recompense”?

“Recompense” is pronounced REH-kuhm-pehns (/ˈɹɛkəmˌpɛns/ in IPA).

How do you use “recompense” in a sentence?

Here is “recompense” used in a sentence: “He received a small recompense for the damage to his car.”

What is another word for “recompense”?

Words with a similar meaning to “recompense” include recompensate.

What part of speech is “recompense”?

Depending on how it is used, “recompense” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “recompense” come from?

The word “recompense” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French recompense, from Medieval Latin recompensa — built from re- and compensare, "to weigh against, make up for," the same root as "compensate.".

How many meanings does “recompense” have?

“Recompense” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: payment or reward given in return for something done, lost, or suffered.

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