recompensed

Meanings

• Verb

  To pay or repay (someone) in full, especially for a debt or service.

  - "The company recompensed its employees for their hard work."
  - "After years of service, the soldier was finally recompensed for his sacrifices."

• Verb

  To make amends or provide compensation for a wrong or injury.

  - "The thief was recompensed for his crime by being sent to prison."
  - "The insurance company recompensed the victim for her damages."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with recompensed
compensated , redecorated , recapitated

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Variants

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recompense , recompensed , recompenses , recompensing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'recompencer', 'to repay, requite, compensate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'recompensed' comes from the Old French word 'recompencer', which means 'to repay, requite, compensate'.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers were often paid in salt, which was called 'salarium'. This is where we get the word 'salary', which is a form of compensation for work.

3. The term 'recompense' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compensation: The act of making or giving someone payment or other reparation for loss or injury.

2. Reparation: The action of making amends for a wrong or injury.

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Culture

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In literature, 'recompensed' is often used in the context of justice being served or debts being paid. In art, it can be represented through images of people being rewarded for their efforts or good deeds.

How to Memorize "recompensed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale being balanced, with 'recompensed' being the weight that tips the scale in favor of justice or fairness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'recompensed' with the idea of a debt being paid or a wrong being righted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-C-O-P-E-N-S-E-D': 'R' represents 'Repaying' a debt, 'E' represents 'Effort' or 'Energy' put in, 'C' represents 'Compensation' for that effort, 'O' represents 'Obligation' to pay back, 'P' represents 'Payment' being made, 'E' represents 'Ease' or 'End' to the situation, and 'N' represents 'New' opportunities or possibilities arising.

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