Rec"om*pense (r�xcb;k"�xce;m*p�xcb;ns), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Recompensed (-p?nst); p. pr. & vb. n. Recompensing (-p?n`s?ng).] [F. r'ecompenser, LL. recompensare, fr.L. pref. re- re- + compensare to compensate. See Compensate.]
1.
To render an equivalent to, for service, loss, etc.; to requite; to remunerate; to compensate.
He can not recompense me better.
Shak.
2.
To return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for.
God recompenseth the gift.
Robynson (More's Utopia).
To recompense
My rash, but more unfortunate, misdeed.
Milton.
3.
To give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved.
[R.]
Recompense to no man evil for evil.
Rom. xii. 17.
Syn. -- To repay; requite; compensate; reward; remunerate.
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Rec"om*pense (r?k"?m*p?ns), v. i.
To give recompense; to make amends or requital.
[Obs.]
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Rec"om*pense, n. [Cf. F. r'ecompense.]
An equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return.
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense.
Deut. xxii. 35.
And every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward.
Heb. ii. 2.
Syn. -- Repayment; compensation; remuneration; amends; satisfaction; reward; requital.
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