['r?k?mp?ns]
¦ verb
1. compensate (someone) for loss or harm.
pay or reward for effort or work.
make amends to or reward someone for (loss, harm, or effort).
2. archaic punish or reward appropriately.
¦ noun
1. compensation or reward.
2. archaic restitution made or punishment inflicted for a wrong or injury.
Origin
ME: from OFr., from recompenser, from late L. recompensare, from L. re- 'again' + compensare 'weigh one thing against another'.