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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.
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            He can not recompense me better.      --Shak.
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   2. To return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to
      atone for; to pay for.
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            God recompenseth the gift.            --Robynson
                                                  (More's
                                                  Utopia).
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            To recompense
            My rash, but more unfortunate, misdeed. --Milton.
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   3. To give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something
      earned or deserved. [R.]
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            Recompense to no man evil for evil.   --Rom. xii.
                                                  17.
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   Syn: To repay; requite; compensate; reward; remunerate.
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