recompense

(noun, verb)

noun

1. payment or reward (as for service rendered)

Definition categories: possession, payment

2. the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

Similar word(s): compensation

Definition categories: act, correction, rectification

Sentences with recompense as a noun:

- He offered money as recompense for the damage, but what the injured party wanted as recompense was an apology.

verb

1. make amends for; pay compensation for

Similar word(s): compensate, indemnify, repair

Definition categories: possession, pay

2. make payment to; compensate

Similar word(s): compensate, remunerate

Definition categories: possession, pay

Sentences with recompense as a verb:

- The judge ordered the defendant to recompense the plaintiff by paying $100.