Recompensed: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.