Definitions
1.nounAn equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.
2.nounThat which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage."He offered money as recompense for the damage, but what the injured party wanted was an apology."
3.verbTo reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.
4.verbTo give compensation for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
5.verbTo give (something) in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved.