Vocabulary Entry

recompense

|noun • verb

noun

Something given in return for a service or loss.

Example Sentences

"He received a recompense for his hard work."

"The company offered a generous recompense to its best employees."

"After the damage to her car, she sought recompense from the insurance company."

verb

Example Sentences

"The government promised to recompense the victims of the disaster."

"She aimed to recompense her friend for the favor."

"He worked extra hours to recompense for his earlier mistakes."