Meaning of the word recompense in English
What does recompense mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
recompense
US /ˈrek.əm.pens/
UK /ˈrek.əm.pens/
Noun
1.
a present given to someone to thank them for helping you, or payment given to someone because of slight problems or because of the loss of or damage to their property:
Example:
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I received $500 from my neighbor in recompense for the damage to my wall.
Verb
1.
to give something to someone as a payment or reward for their efforts or loss:
Example:
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The court awarded the women $100,000 each to recompense them for nine years of lost wages.
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