v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Recompensed p. pr. & vb. n. Recompensing ] [ F. récompenser, LL. recompensare, fr.L. pref. re- re- + compensare to compensate. See Compensate. ] 1. To render an equivalent to, for service, loss, etc.; to requite; to remunerate; to compensate. [ 1913 Webster ]

He can not recompense me better. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for. [ 1913 Webster ]

God recompenseth the gift. Robynson (More's Utopia). [ 1913 Webster ]

To recompense
My rash, but more unfortunate, misdeed. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Rom. xii. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- To repay; requite; compensate; reward; remunerate. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To give recompense; to make amends or requital. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. récompense. ] An equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return. [ 1913 Webster ]

To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense. Deut. xxii. 35. [ 1913 Webster ]

And every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward. Heb. ii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Repayment; compensation; remuneration; amends; satisfaction; reward; requital. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Recompense; requital. [ Obs. ] Fabyan. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who recompenses. [ 1913 Webster ]

A thankful recompenser of the benefits received. Foxe. [ 1913 Webster ]