Recompense /(rĕk"ŏm*pĕns)/

imp. & p. p. Recompensed; p. pr. & vb. n. Recompensing

1. To render an equivalent to, for service, loss, etc.; to requite; to remunerate; to compensate.

   He can not recompense me better.

2. To return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for.

   God recompenseth the gift.

   To recompense My rash, but more unfortunate, misdeed.

3. To give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved. [R.]

   Recompense to no man evil for evil.

1. To give recompense; to make amends or requital. [Obs.]

1. An equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return.

   To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense.

   And every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward.