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recompense

The correct spelling is recompense.

How to pronounce recompense

/ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/
noun

IPA: /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/

Say it like: Rec-omp-ens-e

The correct spelling is recompense. An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital. For example: "He offered money as recompense for the damage, but what the injured party wanted was an apology."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.
  2. 2.That which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.

verb

  1. 1.To reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.
  2. 2.To give compensation for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
  3. 3.To give (something) in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved.

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