'Recompensing' definitions:

Definition of 'Recompensing'

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  • Recompense \Rec"om*pense\ (r[e^]k"[o^]m*p[e^]ns), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Recompensed (-p?nst); p. pr. & vb. n. Recompensing (-p?n`s?ng).] [F. r['e]compenser, 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]

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