recompense

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1. 1.To return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for. God recompenseth the gift. Robynson (More's Utopia). To recompense My rash, but more unfortunate, misdeed. Milton.
2. 2.To give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved. [R.] Recompense to no man evil for evil. Rom. xii.
3. 3.To give recompense; to make amends or requital. [Obs.]
4. 4.An equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return. To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense. Deut. xxii.
5. 5.And every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward. Heb. ii.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for. God recompenseth the gift. Robynson (More's Utopia). To recompense My rash, but more unfortunate, misdeed. Milton called?
• What is to give in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved. [R.] Recompense to no man evil for evil. Rom. xii called?
• What is to give recompense; to make amends or requital. [Obs.] called?
• What is an equivalent returned for anything done, suffered, or given; compensation; requital; suitable return. To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense. Deut. xxii called?
• What is and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward. Heb. ii called?