1. payment or reward given in return for something, especially for loss, harm, or effort
Usage: formal

1. to give payment or reward to someone in return for something, especially to make up for loss or harm
Usage: formal

Examples

• The company offered financial recompense to victims of the accident.
• She received adequate recompense for her years of service.
• The insurance will recompense you for the stolen items.
• He was recompensed handsomely for his extra work.
• The court ordered the defendant to recompense the plaintiff.
• No amount of money could truly recompense for such a loss.