recompense
recompense is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, recompense is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofrecompense
- An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.
- That which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
Example: "He offered money as recompense for the damage, but what the injured party wanted was an apology."
- To reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.
- To give compensation for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
- To give (something) in return; to pay back; to pay, as something earned or deserved.
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