recompense
Recompense (noun) means Payment or reward given in return for something done, lost, or suffered. Example: “He received a small recompense for the damage to his car.”
How to use recompense
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCompensation or repayment for a loss, injury, or effort.
Fairly formal; everyday speech more often uses "compensation" or "make up for."
Word forms
recompensed past tense, recompenses plural, recompenses singular
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He received a small _____ for the damage to his car.
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."
Synonyms
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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.