verb. ['ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns'] make payment to; compensate.
noun. ['ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns'] the act of compensating for service or loss or injury.
noun. ['ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns'] payment or reward (as for service rendered).
verb. ['ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns'] make amends for; pay compensation for.