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recompensed

 

[ ˌriː.kəmˈpɛnsd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial compensation

To recompense means to make amends or pay back someone for a loss or injury. It involves providing compensation or reparation in some form, which can be monetary or otherwise. The term often implies a sense of justice or fairness, restoring balance after a wrongdoing or misfortune. In legal contexts, recompensing may refer to fulfilling obligations of damages or settlements.

Synonyms

compensate, reimburse, repay, reward

Examples of usage

  • The company recompensed the injured worker with a financial settlement.
  • He promised to recompense her for the expenses she incurred.
  • They were recompensed for their lost time due to the delay.
  • The court ordered the defendant to recompense the victim.

Translations

Translations of the word "recompensed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recompensado

🇮🇳 प्रतिपूर्ति किया गया

🇩🇪 entschädigt

🇮🇩 dihargai

🇺🇦 відшкодований

🇵🇱 odszkodowany

🇯🇵 補償された

🇫🇷 récompensé

🇪🇸 recompensado

🇹🇷 tazminat ödenmiş

🇰🇷 보상받은

🇸🇦 مُعَوَّض

🇨🇿 odškodněný

🇸🇰 odškodnený

🇨🇳 赔偿的

🇸🇮 odškodnjen

🇮🇸 bætur

🇰🇿 өтелген

🇬🇪 გადახდილი

🇦🇿 təzmin edilmiş

🇲🇽 recompensado

Word origin

The word 'recompense' comes from the Latin 'recompensare', which means 'to repay' or 'to make compensation'. It is formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'compensare', which means 'to weigh together'. The incorporation of both elements reflects the idea of restoring balance or fairness after a disruption. Throughout history, recompense has been associated with various forms of reparations, especially in legal contexts, where it applies to compensating for damages or losses. The use of the term has evolved, but its core meaning of providing a form of redress remains consistent across different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,852, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.