Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɑmpɛns/
noun compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made
A1 I received a small recompense for my hard work.
A2 The company offered financial recompense for the inconvenience caused.
B1 She demanded recompense for the damages to her property.
B2 The recompense for his efforts was a promotion to a higher position.
C1 The recompense he received for his contributions was beyond his expectations.
C2 The recompense offered by the government was seen as inadequate by the victims.
verb to compensate or make amends for something
A1 She recompensed her friend with a thank you card for helping her move.
A2 The company recompensed its employees with bonuses for their hard work.
B1 The restaurant recompensed the dissatisfied customer with a free meal.
B2 The government recompensed the victims of the natural disaster with financial aid.
C1 The court ordered the defendant to recompense the plaintiff for damages caused.
C2 The artist recompensed the gallery for the stolen artwork with a new original piece.
formal The company offered financial recompense to the employees affected by the restructuring.
informal I'm hoping for some kind of recompense for all the extra work I've been doing.
slang I'll make sure you get your recompense for helping me out.
figurative The feeling of accomplishment was the best recompense for all the hard work.
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