RECOMPENSE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Recompense.
How to pronounce recompense:
US
Recompense - as a noun
Payment or reward (as for service rendered)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
paymentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of compensating for service or loss or injury
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensationHypernyms (Closely Related)
correctionrectificationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Recompense - as a verb
Make amends for; pay compensation for
Example: "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the jews in the third reich"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensateindemnifyrepairHypernyms (Closely Related)
payHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make payment to; compensate
Example: "My efforts were not remunerated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compensateremunerateHypernyms (Closely Related)
payHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He received a generous recompense for his efforts."
"The company offered financial recompense to the injured workers."
"I believe she deserves fair recompense for her hard work."
"The court ordered the defendant to provide recompense for the damages."
"The insurance company provided recompense for the stolen goods."
Word Game Points
Is RECOMPENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recompense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOMPENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is RECOMPENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recompense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOMPENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is RECOMPENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recompense is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOMPENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.