I. ˈre-kəm-ˌpen(t)s transitive verb
( -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
II. noun
Date: 15th century
: an equivalent or a return for something done, suffered, or given : compensation
offered in recompense for injuries