n.
Pronunciation: ' re-k ə m- ˌ pen(t)s
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -pensed ; -pens · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French recompenser, from Late Latin recompensare, from Latin re- + compensare to compensate
Date: 15th century
1 a : to give something to by way of compensation (as for a service rendered or damage incurred) b : to pay for
2 : to return in kind : REQUITE
synonyms see PAY